IRISH AUSTRIAN SOCIETY

The Irish Austrian Society are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021/22 25th German Language Essay competition. The winners are: SENIORS Connor Gannon, CBS High School Clonmel. Teacher: Martina O'Reilly Winner of the Dr. Otto Glaser Trophy Runner up: 2nd: Ben Bielenberg, Ashton School Cork. Teacher: Tim Mulcahy 3rd: Nadine Simplicio, Colaiste Phobal Roscrea. Teacher: Eimear O'Meara TRANSITION YEAR Liam Freaney, CBS High School Clonmel. Teacher: Martina O'Reilly Winner of the Dubsky's Environment Trophy Runner up: 2nd: Jamie Larkin, Tullamore College. Teacher: Sarah McEvoy 3rd: Luke Barnard, Wesley College Dublin. Teacher: Jennifer Hegarty-Owens   JUNIORS Avea O'Mara, Ardscoil na Trionóide Athy. Teacher: Stephen Heffernan Winner of the St. Feargal Trophy Runner up: 2nd: Arek Turowski, CBS High School Clonmel. Teacher: Martina O'Reilly 3rd: Fionnán Ó Baoighill, Coláiste Dhúlaig Dublin. Teacher: Ms Collins TEACHERS: Aislinn Barry, Loreto Secondar

At long last, President Dr. Declan Downey welcomed Members of the Society to a celebratory dinner at the Kildare Street and University Club in Dublin last Thursday. The honoured guests included His Excellency Dr Thomas Nader and his wife, Frau Dr Ingrid Thorbjørnsrud, and also Mrs Martina O’Reilly and her husband, Mr Michael O’Reilly. Martina has the distinction of being the first teacher to encourage her pupils to participate in our Society’s German Language Essay Competition and has continued to do so every year. The occasion was to celebrate three anniversaries: 65th anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty which returned sovereign independence to Austria (1955-2020) 60th Anniversary of the Irish-Austrian Society (1960-2020)  25th anniversary of our Society’s German Language Essay Competition (began in 1997) Former President Paul Dubsky spoke about the foundation of our Society in 1960 and the Austrian flag that flew on top of the building that is now the Royal College of Surgeons i

 

    Online Event: Vienna - a walk through hidden lanes Tue, 12 April,  9:15 - 10am. Registration required   About this event The old city of Vienna is famous for its centuries-old culture and buildings and is inextricably linked with the heritage of the Habsburgs. But apart from the Ring boulvard with the Opera house and the Hofburg castle, Vienna offers some hidden places and gems. I would like you to join me at a tour through small lanes and hidden places with its mystic stories and history! 

  Please read the statement of Dr. Declan M. Downey, President of the Irish Austrian Society, from the Annual General Meeting on 30 March Statement of the President    

  Our friend and member Kevin O'Neill travelled to Austria in 2021, where he visited Salzburg and Innsbruck. He shares his impressions from the Salzburger Festspiele festival and concerts with us.   Kevin's Letter: Where Words fail, Musik speaks