Claddagh Association

Last Thursday, we held a Volunteer Thank You Evening to celebrate National Volunteer Week and recognise some of our most dedicated volunteers.

We would not be able to do the work we do without the incredible support, time, and commitment of our volunteers. It was a wonderful evening, and we truly appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate.

On the night, we were also proud to honour two of our long-standing volunteers, Patricia and Denis Bratton, who were awarded Honorary Memberships of Claddagh.

Patricia has served as Treasurer for the past 10 years, while Denis previously sat on our Seniors Subcommittee. Both Patricia and Denis have shown enormous dedication and commitment to Claddagh over many years, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they have done for our community.

Thank you again to all of our volunteers 💚

This Sunday, the Western Australia Irish Famine Memorial Committee invites the community to gather for the 9th Annual Western Australia Famine Commemoration at the An Gorta Mór Memorial in Subiaco.

The commemoration honours the memory of the Irish immigrants affected by An Gorta Mór and reflects on the ongoing impact of famine and hardship around the world today.

📍 An Gorta Mór Memorial, Market Square, Subiaco
📅 Sunday 17th May 2026
🕒 3:00pm

The ceremony will include prayers, wreath laying, music, song, and reflection. Flowers are welcome.

To everyone who joined us this morning for Darkness into Light Perth - thank you. 💛

Thank you for getting up before sunrise, for walking together, for showing support, and for helping create such a powerful sense of hope and community.

Whether you walked, volunteered, donated, sponsored, or supported from afar, you helped make this morning incredibly special.

More photos to come 📸