NQIA

The aim of the elected committee and association members is to foster community spirit and friendship through their active involvement in the promotion of Irish culture and tradition in the Townville area through music , dance and social events held regularly throughout the year.

The NQIA committee is elected annually at a AGM usually held at Molly Malones around Oct / Nov every year and holds regular meetings at Molly Malones every 2 months on thurs night at 7.30pm. The committee comprises 6 main office bearers and 6 other committee members.

Friends of Guinness is an event usually held on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6.00pm onwards, it is a social gathering for all members of the Irish Association to get together and have a few pints of Guinness,(not obligatory), we also wear T shirts and hats with the Guinness logo, it is an opportunity for a chat , catch up with friends and have a bit of craic.

The Association also meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Shamrock Hotel on Palmer Street between 3pm and 6pm for an Irish traditional music session. All events are open to members and non members