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New National Coordinator Jane Quinn

Jane Quinn • Nov 13, 2023

New National Coordinator for FOI/The Tara Trust

The Friends of Ireland/The Tara Trust would like to thank Karen Manning for her role as the National Coordinator, Karen decided to step down at the end of her contract in March due to other work and family commitments. from the role. We wish her all the best for the future.

We are thrilled to announce that Jane Quinn will take up the role of National Coordinator along with offering support to the Embassy of Ireland New Zealand where needed, this is effective immediately.

Jane recently stood down from her role as President of the Auckland Irish Club, Jane was a trustee for the St Patrick's Festival NZ and was also on the board at the IBNNZ in Auckland for many years. Jane brings a set of skills required to raise the profile of the The Tara Trust and to increase the awareness of the Tara Trust in NZ.

Fundraising for The Tara Trust will be a large part of Jane's role and we hope you support all the initiative's that Jane puts forward to raise funds for the trust to ensure Irish arts, culture and welfare of the Irish diaspora is maintained in New Zealand.

You can reach Jane on info@friendsofireland.co.nz

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Tara Trust Fundraising Dinner & Dance

By Jane Quinn • 15 Apr, 2024

In support of the Tara Trust Join The Friends of Ireland - The Tara Trust at a special Dinner & Dance to raise funds, on Saturday 15th June 2024 from 6.30pm – 11.30pm. The Dinner & Dance will be held in the Auckland Irish Society in Mt Albert with all proceeds of this event going to support the work of the Tara Trust and the Friends of Ireland. This is a three course sit down dinner, wine on the table, cash bar. There will be raffles along with silent auctions. Thank you to all our sponsors, Auckland Irish Club, Fuji Film, Euro Vintage and Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand. The Tara Trust is a registered charity and exists to support the Irish Community in New Zealand through its support of Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora. Location: Auckland Irish Club Time & Date: 6.30 – 11.30pm, Saturday 15 June Dress Code: Cocktail, Tickets are available here .