connect 2019 • 107 AUSTRALIA AROUND THE WORLD 2 1 3 December, 2018 On a beautiful night at Blackbird Bar, The Ireland Funds Australia hosted their second annual Brisbane Christmas Networking Drinks. With stunning views along the Brisbane River, friends and supporters gathered together to reflect on a successful year and raise awareness of The Ireland Funds and the worthy projects we support. Brisbane Young Leader Jude Bolger was happy to share with guests that our Grant Round in 2018 was over $1.8 million enabling The Ireland Funds Australia to support 11 projects both in Ireland and in Australia, a very proud achievement and one that was only possible through the ongoing generosity of our supporters. Brisbane Christmas Networking Drinks 1 Guests at the Brisbane Christmas Networking Drinks 2 Jude Bolger & Amanda Donoghue 3 Angela Sheehy & Brian McGlennon