View this email in your browser The Irish Government's Plans for the Worldwide Diaspora

In June, Memphis hosted an information session with Shane Stevens, the Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, which represents the Irish government in the Southeastern US. He's been visiting Irish diaspora communities around the region to gather information on what the diaspora wants and needs from the Irish government. The government of Ireland is dedicated to the success and development of the diaspora around the world, and it's developing a new plan to support Irish communities outside the homeland. Above Left: Memphis Irish community members with Consul General Stevens.

Above Right: MIS president Mary Ann Lucas gifts the consul with a Memphis Irish Society t-shirt. At this month's general meeting, our president, Mary Ann Lucas, will present on what was talked about at the consular meeting, what Consul General Stevens had to say, and what the government's project means for us Irish in Memphis. We consider ourselves very lucky to be chosen for a consular visit, and the results of the meetings Irish communities around the world will impact opportunities for Irish Memphis in coming years . F áilte roimh ch á ch! All are welcome! Join us at our monthly meeting to learn about the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs' plans for the diaspora and how it will affect our Irish community in Memphis, TN.



Tuesday, 16 July

6:00 PM for dinner, 7:00 PM for the presentation

At Celtic Crossing

903 Cooper St.

Memphis, TN 38104



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