Australian Irish Heritage Network

Membership is open to all with an identification with Irish heritage. It was founded in 2007 to continue the spirit and work of Val Noone and Mary Doyle.
One of its activities is to publish the magazine Tinteán (meaning hearth in Gaelic and pronounced ‘Tintoyne’ – the fada on the final á giving the syllable the dominant stress and the “augh” sound).

The AIHN office is in the basement of the Celtic Club, 316 Queen St, Melbourne. We express our thanks to the Club for its generosity. People are welcome to drop in. However we are only there parttime so check first.

Objectives of the AIHN

This Association, as its primary objective, will produce a literary magazine called Tinteán. The focus of the magazine will be to build and explore the Australian Irish identity. The magazine will welcome material which explores the big themes of exile, diaspora and settlement. It will also encourage the telling of the micro-stories that express narratives of individuals and families. There will be a continual study of the political and economic evolution of Ireland, and of the contribution which Irish-Australians have made to Australia. The intention is to explore and celebrate the playing out of the Irish heritage in Australia, past, present and future.

Activities

As well as the magazine, we hope to put on social and educational events; disseminate news and information via the internet; offer recognition for service to literary and historical endeavours; issue cultural and political comment, and research and record our heritage.