Ireland U.S. Alumni Association Lunch Series

The Irish U.S. Alumni Association is delighted to welcome you to the first IUSA Spring Lunch. As Ireland navigates an ever-changing political environment, it takes up the European Presidency in July 2026. This, at a time when war continues in the Ukraine and the Middle East, global trade is challenged, and there are many polarising factors influencing the life and living standards of all Europeans in many different ways.

Information

Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

Time:12.30 pm

Dress Code: Business casual

Location: Kildare Street and University Club, Dublin 2, D02 ND68.

Timetable:

12.30pm Welcome Reception in the Drawing Room and Registration

12.45pm Lunch Bell will sound to commence Spring Lunch
Introduction, President of the IUSA Alumni, Ms. Julia Carmichael

1.00pm Lightning Talks: Topic: Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Transatlantic Relationship

• Moderator, Paul Allen
• Minister with special responsibility for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD
• Member of the European Parliament, Barry Andrews
• Head of Communications, European Movement, Ms. Aisling Brady
• Permanent Representative to Brusssels in 2013 for Ireland European Presidency, Mr Rory Montgomery

1.45pm Lunch will be served

3.00 pm Event concludes

Registration: €60 per person, €40 per student

This event will provide valuable insights into Ireland’s role within the European Union and the transatlantic partnership with the U.S.

Members will also have the opportunity to network.

RSVP to irishusalumni@gmail.com