This edition of The Journal brings together a diverse collection of writing that reflects the richness of Irish heritage and its continuing presence in contemporary Australian life.
Through history, community, and cultural reflection, these contributions offer insight into both the legacy and lived experience of Irish identity today.
The contents of this edition include:
- Correction: The Corcoran Brothers
- Saint Patrick’s Day Perth 2026
- St. Brigid’s Festival February 2026 (Gayle Lannon)
- The Brendan Award 2025
- St Brendan And The Ardfert Cathedral (Michael Lawlor)
- Daisy Bates: Grand Dame Of The Desert (1859-1951) (Danny Cusack)
- Richard Anketell: Pioneer Explorer, Surveyor, and Engineer (Michael Lawlor)
- Thoughts On Bondi (Peter Gifford)
- Haircut (Peter Gifford)
- Reclaiming Irish And British Citizenship In A Changing Travel (Teresa O’Brien)
- Frankie McNamara: Historical Grief, And A Cultural Turning Point (Teresa O’Brien)
- Dolores Keane: The Voice That Carried Ireland (Teresa O’Brien)
- Symbol Of Ireland: The Irish Harp’s Sweet Music And Myth (Irish Central)
- AIHA Committee
- Honorary Life Members
- Notes To Contributors
- AIHA Annual Mary Durack Memorial Lectures
- Recipients Of The Brendan Award
This edition forms part of the continuing publication of The Journal of the Australian Irish Heritage Association.