
What we’re about
The Irish in Europe Association (International) aisbl-
Address: IEAI
International Association Centre,
Rue Washington 40,
1050 Brussels,
Belgium.
The Irish in Europe Association (International) aisbl (IEAI) was established in Belgium in 2011 by Royal Decree. The main function is to help the world wide Irish Diaspora living and working in Europe and promote Irish culture,community building, micro integration and inter-state trade through a network of Chapters in Europe. It incorporates the organisational Committee of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions in Brussels.
To achieve its objectives, each Chapter shall build community relations with the local social, cultural and political bodies in their areas. Membership is open to all nationalities living and working in all Chapter areas.
Its integration events include “Crossing Borders on the Terrace” , "Walkers & Talkers" “Crossing Borders on Fridays “and “Health is Wealth Seminars”,Shannon-Clare Trad Irish Sessions, Cork Jazz Festival Club of Brussels, Hibernian Social Club with business orientation. Tourist information Stands on Ireland and Belgium, Irish in Europe Memorial Lectures,Start Your Own Business, Business Mentoring and Seminars. Job Seekers advisory advice etc.For more information on Irish in Europe Cultural & Integration Events Contact:
info@irishineurope.org and or patricks.day.parade@gmail.com
The IEAI shall implement the "Help Ireland in Europe" programme which will assist in the promotion of Irish goods and services and interstate trade in co-operation with other nationalities in Europe.
IEAI seek the provision of an orderly, user-friendly, multi-lingual information on-line service on the operation and transparency of the European Union Internal Market, and the relevant taxation and administrative documents in each of the member states of the European Union.
IEAI seek to facilitate efficient working of the Internal Market by promoting provision of specific educational and training opportunities in all regions where unemployment rates are above the European Union average. These provisions would include multi-lingual training in innovation and entrepreneurship; job skills and language-training; start your own business, trade and business expansion scheme studies; and tax compliance studies.
The 2019 year theme of the Irish in Europe Association shall be:
´´ Irish Culture Supporting Democracy,Diversity & The Single Market ´´
Non-Profit International Association - Registered in Belgium - Enterprise Number 835467433
Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter shall be the first Chapter of the Irish in Europe Association (International) AISBL to be established in Belgium. The main function of this Chapter is to promote Irish culture, community building and integration in the Brussels City and Etterbeek Communes. It will also assist in the organisation of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions. To achieve its objectives, the Chapter shall build community relations with the local social, cultural and political bodies in the Communes. The work of the Chapter shall be conducted in English, French and Dutch. Membership is open to all nationalities living and working in all areas of Brussels Capital Region. More Chapters will be established in other Communes at a later date. Please register your interest with Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
La branche « Bruxelles & Etterbeek – Irlandais en Europe » sera la première section de l’association (internationale) AISBL des Irlandais en Europe à être établie en Belgique. La fonction principale de cette section est de promouvoir la culture irlandaise et l’intégration dans la ville de Bruxelles et la commune d’Etterbeek. Elle participera aussi à l'organisation de la journée de Saint Patrick de Bruxelles des nations et des régions.Pour atteindre ses objectifs, la section établira des relations communautaires avec les organes locaux sociaux, culturels et politiques de la commune. Les langues utilisées seront l’anglais, le français et le néerlandais. L’adhésion n’est ouverte à toute personne de toute nationalité vivant ou travaillant dans la région bruxelloise. D’autres sections seront ouvertes ultérieurement dans d’autres communes. Nous vous remercions de manifester votre intérêt sur le site Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
De tak « Brussel & Etterbeek – Ieren in Europa» zal de eerste sectie van de (internationale) vereniging AISBL van Ieren in Europa zijn die in België gevestigd is.De belangrijkste functie van deze sectie is de promotie van de Ierse cultuur in de stad Brussel en de gemeente Etterbeek. Zijzal ookhelpen bijde organisatie vande dag "Saint Patrick's Day Parade of the Nations & Regions - Brussel"Om zijn doelstellingen te bereiken, zal de sectie communautaire relaties tot stand brengen met de sociale, locale en politieke organen van de gemeente.De gebruikte talen zijn Engels, Frans en Nederlands.Lidmaatschap is vrij voor alle nationaliteiten die leven of werken in de Brusselse regio.Andere secties zullen later opgericht worden in andere gemeenten. Indien interessen registreert U op Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
Upcoming events
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Annual Irish in Europe Lunch - Christmas Get-Together
Sole d'Italia , Up Stairs Function Room with windows, 63-67 rue Grétry, Brussels , al, BEAnnual Irish in Europe Lunch - Christmas Get-Together -Sunday 7th December 2.30pm to 5.30 pm.
Sole d'Italia - UpStairs Function Room with windows, 63-67 rue Grétry · Brussels 1000.
&Pre-Irish in Europe Lunch Christmas Market Drinks & Gathering 1.30 pm to 2.30pm in Munt Square.
Please share this notice with any newcomers to Brussels or anyone who you know may be interested in attending.
Lunch with a difference to mark the Christmas festive season on Sunday 3 December, 3pm to 6.00pm – arrive from 2.30pm,Orders placed by 3pm.
Open to all nationalities - Everyone welcome. This is a family friendly event.
To follow lunch: A music recital of Christmas carols and songs, Irish melodies.
You and your friends are most welcome to come along.
The upstairs room is also pleasantly decorated with stunning but warm murals.
The menu is vast, and the restaurant is well known for its food quality. You can choose what you wish from the menu according to your own taste and budget. See menu: https://sole-ditalia.be/en .
You need to reserve your seat and confirm which seating arrangement you would like and the name of the guest(s), the sooner the better but ideally no later than Friday 5th december at 12 noon to guarantee your place.
Registration to irish.in.europe.brussels(at)gmail.com and or patricks.day.parade(at)gmail.com to guarantee your place.
Please check out the Pre-Irish in Europe Lunch Christmas Market Drink & Gathering
We meet up for a pre-lunch drink before heading to Sole d' Itlalia for our annual Christmas Get together and Lunch.
See link for more information: https://www.meetup.com/irish-in-europe/events/297525516/
It will also be announced which Village/Town/Region in Ireland will get the honour of presenting the Shamrock Bowl
to the City of Brussels during review of the 18th Annual Brussels Saint Patrick's Day Parade of the Nations & Regions on the 15th March 2025. The 2025 Irish in Europe Year theme will be also announced.
It may also be announced which Village/Town/Region in Ireland will get the honour of presenting the Shamrock Bowl to the City of Brussels during review of the 18th Annual Brussels Saint Patrick's Day Parade of the Nations & Regions at the City Hall on Sunday 15th March.
‘Seek, shop in person, chat, smile and enjoy shopping this Christmas .Your well-being is what matters
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Past events
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