The Ireland Funds Australia

We're thrilled to introduce one of our incredible panelists for our upcoming Corporate Breakfast, Shauna Keogh! 📣 An Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker with a trailblazing approach to storytelling, Shauna is the visionary founder of The Empire Agency - TV Production and Sports Management company that is dedicated to revolutionising the world of content and sports. 🎬 Shauna's inspiring documentaries have featured iconic figures like the Matildas, AFLW legend Cora Staunton, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd. Her work not only entertains but also empowers audiences worldwide. 🌍 Join us as we delve into Shauna's journey, insights, and the invaluable advice she has to offer for pursuing your dream career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a true industry leader! 🙌 Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gRXuJygx

Excited to announce our upcoming annual Young Leaders Corporate Breakfast is back on Thursday 9th May! A huge thank you to Clyde and Co who have kindly offered to host this event. It's a fantastic opportunity to build your network and get insight into Entrepreneurship and the Business of Sport from our incredible panel. We are thrilled to be welcoming Shauna Keogh; Emmy Nominated Director and Founder of the Empire Agency, alongside Ray Wilson; Founding Director of the Plenary Group and Shamrock Rovers Primary Investor. Tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot here https://rb.gy/9cu4oa

Our wonderful Young Leader Shannen O'Hara will be one of the guest speakers at ISA's Women for Women event which focuses on mental health and wellbeing. Check out the below for more details 💚

Our Women in Leadership and Philanthropy luncheon with BHP was an absolute hit last Thursday!   We enjoyed a very inspiring panel discussion with Google’s Fiona Bones and BHP Australia’s Niamh Corcoran interviewed by the fabulous Sarah O'Carroll, Editor-in-Chief Forbes Australia.   The luncheon was a great opportunity to not only connect with and celebrate successful female business leaders, but to also give back to those less fortunate. Empower, Inspire, Give. We are so very thankful for all who attended!   A huge thank you also to our generous sponsors the Embassy of Ireland, Australia & Consulate General of Ireland (New South Wales), Enterprise Ireland A/NZ and Tourism Ireland. #IrelandFundsAU #WomenInLeadership #Philanthropy #GlobalAmbition #Community Yvonne Le Bas Tim Mawe Rosie Keane Lydia Rogers Sofia Hansson Catherine Murphy Helen Waldron Sinead Lynch Caitriona Wortley Gerri Binns Jennifer Cox Nicole Patterson Mary Flanagan Melissa Fisher Eva Mahon Toni O'Neill PhD Máirtín O Rabhartaigh

Looking forward to our upcoming Luncheon on 22nd February in association with The Consulate General of Ireland Sydney, Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Dive into the wisdom of trailblazing Irish Women at the forefront of global leadership. Get ready for an engaging dialogue as Geraldine Slattery, President of BHP Australia, shares insights in conversation with Sarah O’Carroll, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Australia. We've got a handful of spots available, secure your place by completing the reservation form on our website! https://rb.gy/5zgxo0

Thrilled to kick off the new year with our very first Women In Leadership Luncheon in Sydney on 22 February 2024. We are honored to have Geraldine Slattery, President, BHP Australia in conversation with Sarah O'Carroll, Editor in Chief, Forbes Australia – two amazing Irish women! We would love you to join us, tickets are limited so please book as soon as possible. Get your remaining tickets here - https://bitly.ws/3aDvN

#TBT and counting down the days until our 2023 Sydney Garden Party. With just over three weeks until we are back at Fairwater for our flagship long lunch. Our favourite day of the year, a chance to gather and celebrate whilst making a difference and helping those that need us most. This year is shaping up to be another incredible day, we are getting close to selling all our tickets so if you would like to join us and have not yet secured your ticket, please reach out today to lock in your attendance. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 19 November 2023 Get your tickets here - https://rebrand.ly/oeqe19g

Our Women in Leadership group came together last night, hosted by Lion Group of Companies Australia to enjoy an engaging and informative conversation led by the wonderful Helen Waldron of AI Group with the inspiring Sarah O'Carroll, Editor in Chief at Forbes Australia. We felt so privileged to have the opportunity to learn from such an incredibly successful business leader, thank your Sarah for sharing your story with such humility, humour and positivity. Thank you to Lion Group of Companies Australia who hosted us at their offices, a perfect venue for the night – the room was full of friendship, laughter and energy with a lot of new connections made. Thank you to all that attended including our hosts David Smith CEO of Lion, Lorraine Healy – Deputy Consul General, Anna Cleary, Lydia Rogers, Director Enterprise Ireland, Trina Jones, NSW Rental Commissioner. And of course, our Treasurer Patrick Tuttle, Director John Gallagher our Chair Yvonne Le Bas and Teresa Keating our Executive Director and many of our Young Leaders Chaired by Toni O'Neill PhD O’Neill. Wonderful also to have representatives from The Lansdowne Club (Australia) Club, Irish Support Agency NSW Inc, Ireland Calling Radio , The Irish Film Festival, the Gaelic Club and the Irish Chartered Accountants Association  We heard from our Chair Yvonne Le Bas who updated us on the incredible work of the Ireland Funds here in Australia having donated over $17 million , 260+ grants to projects in Ireland North and South and projects of education and community development here in Australia too. We are excited about growing this initiative and the opportunity we have to continue to build this network that can empower, inspire, and give whilst we share and connect.  100% of all funds raised through this initiative will be donated to the projects we chose and regular updates will be provided.  We have received donation and pledges of $22k since May this year and we look forward to working out what are the most relevant projects for us to support. Save the Date for our next event – Thursday 22 February 2024 a lunch with Geraldine Slattery, President BHP Australia a not to be missed Event. For more information on the Ireland Funds Australia contact Executive Director Teresa Keating at tkeating@irelandfunds.org

✨ $20K ✨ A HUGE thank you to all of our participants and sponsors for our YL Global 5k, we're thrilled to announce that we've raised an astonishing $20,000! All funds raised will support our Young Leader support projects - 💚 Irish Support Agency, NSW 💚 Irish Australian Support & Resource Bureau, VIC 💚Irish Australian Support Association , QLD 💚174 Trust, Northern Ireland

☘️ Irish communities coming together ☘️ Great to have Chartered Accountants Ireland at our recent Global 5K in Sydney! Special shoutout to Sean Brennan who passed the line first at our 5K in Centennial Park 🏃♂️ Any young professionals keen in meeting like minded people and inspiring positive change shoot us a DM or join today! https://rb.gy/vyqmn