Who We Are

The Irish Association is a voluntary organization which creates Irish Cultural events in Portugal. Starting life in 2000 as The Irish Portuguese Friendship Society, the association became formally registered in Portugal in July, 2006 when it adopted its new name The Irish Association.

With support from the Embassy of Ireland in Portugal and the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland along with a number of organizations, both government-linked and private, the Association has organized or been significantly involved with numerous events since its inception in 2000.

The Irish Association is overseen by a Board of Directors. The day-to-day workings of the organization are managed by a committee of volunteers.