The Australian Ambassador to Ireland took up his new posting in Ireland just a few months ago.

On his trip back to Australia, we took the opportunity to invite Ambassador Herron to talk to our Directors and Governors about the work of the Ireland Funds in Ireland.

To that end, in April we were delighted to host two receptions for the new Australian Ambassador to Ireland H.E. Dr. John Herron.

The first was at the offices of Chairman Charles Curran AO, Chairman of The Australian Ireland Fund. “The Judges House” is the oldest residence in Sydney and the second oldest in Brisbane. The gatherings were an opportunity for Ambassador Herron to tell friends of the Ireland Funds, including Governors, Directors, Benefactors and Sponsors, of his first impressions of the situation in Ireland.

The Ambassador explained that he has now seen the vital work of the Ireland Funds at first hand and is keen to remain actively involved.

Photo Index 1 Ambassador John Herron and Mr. Charles Curran AO, Chairman of The Australian Ireland Fund 2. Teresa Keating, Ambassador Herron and Mrs. Eva Curran 3. John Ryan, Ambassador Herron, Lex Heinemann and Kevin Driscoll CBE, OBE