The Geneva Irish Association

28/05/2026

Well worth a read…

11/05/2026

For the second year in a row, friends and members of the GIA gathered early on Saturday morning for the Darkness into Light 5 km walk to raise awareness about su***de and self-harm.

Too many lives are touched by the loss of a loved one to su***de, or the news of such a loss, in an age when mental health and anxiety are major concerns especially among the young and those living in precarious circumstances.

It was a deeply meaningful event for all involved and each participant made a donation to support Pieta in Ireland and Trauernetz in Switzerland.

Many thanks to all who supported this worthy cause

08/05/2026

It’s been a busy and enjoyable start to the year. Following a great turnout at our fondue evening and the “Irish Night in Thônex” to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we held our AGM on 21 April at Le Liotard (many thanks to Julia and Vítor for hosting).

We were pleased to welcome 21 members in person, along with 22 proxies. The past year was positively reviewed, including the success of our 50th anniversary gala lunch.

The following committee was proposed and approved:

Pat Murphy – President (re-appointed)
Deirdre McBride – Vice President (re-appointed)
Karl Richardson – Treasurer (re-appointed)
Niall Lehane – Secretary (re-appointed)
Louise McGrath – Committee Member (re-appointed)
Kevin Gaughran – Committee Member (re-appointed)
John Lawlor – Committee Member (newly appointed)

Please feel free to reach out to any of us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions to benefit the GIA

08/05/2026

Great music if u r in Lausanne tomorrow nite…

🎶 Soirée irlandaise exceptionnelle à Lausanne
Le Folk Club Lausanne accueille deux immenses artistes de la scène folk : Michael McGoldrick Music & Tim Edey. Ces deux musiciens comptent parmi les plus grandes figures de la musique traditionnelle irlandaise et écossaise. Leur complicité et leur virtuosité promettent une soirée mémorable.

En première partie, les plus irlandais des fribourgeois, le superbe trio Ardara 🤘.

📍 Maison Saint‑Jean Cour
📅 Samedi 9 mai 2026
🕖 Portes : 19h00
🎵 Concert : 19h30
🎟️ Entrée : 30 CHF
Gratuit pour les moins de 16 ans
Billets : https://chk.me/TIXav4M

🍀 Une session irlandaise aura lieu dans un pub à proximité après le concert !

Merci à Celtic Carrousel & Culture Ireland de rendre cette soirée possible 💚

08/05/2026

06/05/2026

Not to be missed if you're in Geneva on Saturday May 23. More powerful than the Shawshank Redemption because it's a true story. More details at www.theglas.org

21/04/2026

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13/04/2026

09/04/2026

Al Christie will be live this Saturday at Mulligans Irish Pub Geneva 🎸🎤

Bring your friends and enjoy our great selection of drinks 🍺🍹🍷

03/12/2025

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