President’s LETTER

October 2024

Fáilte,
It is with great pride that I accepted the role of President of the St. Patrick’s Society of Selangor at our AGM this September, especially as we celebrate our centenary year. The Irish community and our many Friends of Ireland are renowned for their warmth, fun, and hospitality, and nowhere is this more alive than in Kuala Lumpur.

We are fortunate to have strong community connections through the local GAA club, Orang Eire, the Irish Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (ICCM), and the Irish Embassy, led by Her Excellency Orla Tunney, the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia. Together, we are poised to make our 100th year truly special.

As the busy Christmas season approaches, we’re excited to celebrate with you, whether at the Ladies Lunch (date and venue TBC) or at our Christmas Hooley on December 6th venue ( TBC ) co-hosted with our friends at the ICCM and Orang Eire.

But the big event is yet to come! Our centenary year will begin with the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Ball—a landmark celebration that will be one for the history books. We also have many other exciting events planned throughout the year, so keep an eye out for more details.

Be sure to renew your membership by the end of December to secure your place at the 2025 St. Patrick’s Ball and other centenary events—don’t miss out on what promises to be an unforgettable year.

Best wishes,

Tony Ocone

President of the St Patrick’s Society of Selangor