What is the Abu Dhabi Irish Society?
The Abu Dhabi Irish Society is an informal organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Irish people and friends of Ireland in Abu Dhabi, and to improving and ties between the people of Ireland and Abu Dhabi.
That's the formal stuff! We do have fun, when we are not getting all pompous.
Read the spine-chilling adventures of the committee members here.
Documents and Downloads
Here you will find information about the constitution and policies of the Abu Dhabi Irish Society available for download.
Membership Application
It's a snip. Just 120 a year for families, or 60 dirhams for singles. Come along, join in, vote, have fun.
- Membership Form: Microsoft Word (right-click, save to your computer), Acrobat (click to open). Bring along your completed membership forms to the next Irish Society event and give them to any committee member.
Extraordinary General Meetings
Two recent Extraordinary General Meetings made small changes to the constitution.
An EGM in October 2007 saw a formal coming together of the Abu Dhabi Na Fianna with the Abu Dhabi Irish Society, and this is reflected adding of an addendum to the first article of the constitution:
"The Abu Dhabi Irish Society and the Abu Dhabi Na Fianna will act as one body under the name of the Abu Dhabi Irish Society in the pursuit of the aims of the society."
An EGM in December 2007 saw a simplification of the membership types.
See our Constitution page for more information
Mission Statement
Ours is to be a social and cultural outlet for Irish people and their friends in Abu Dhabi by arranging events, classes, get-togethers and functions, for members, friends and families, and by supporting charitable organizations here and in Ireland.
In the Press
Articles in the press about Abu Dhabi Irish Society
- March 2002 Khaleej Times
- May 2002 Sligo Weekender
- November 2003 Castlebar News
- PJ's RTE moment of fame: Life on Zirku Island (Listen here, or download here)
- More press...
