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IJA Annual Dinner 2020

30th IJA Annual Dinner | Photo Gallery

On 14th February the IJA members, friends, and supporters came together to celebrate and enjoy one of our biggest events of the year – 30th IJA Annual Dinner 2020. This year it took place at one of the most beautiful and iconic Dublin venues – The Shelbourne Hotel.

The evening began with Sake reception, kindly supported by Embassy of Japan in Ireland and our corporate member – Retro Sake. Reception was followed by speeches from Ms Darina Slattery, IJA Chairperson, Mr Peter Sherrard, CEO of Olympic Federation of Ireland and H.E. Mr Mitsuru Kitano, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland.

Darina Slattery, IJA Chairperson

Peter Sherrard, CEO of Olympic Federation of Ireland

H.E. Mr Mitsuru Kitano, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland

IJA Annual Dinner 2020

Read here: Ambassador Kitano’s full speech at the IJA Annual Dinner 2020.

The guests enjoyed a delicious 3-course dinner in the beautiful Great Room followed by Prize Giving sponsored by the IJA Corporate members – AIB, ANABank of IrelandDillon EustaceKWE Ireland, Mitsubishi Electric, Retro Sake, SuMi TRUSTUnique Japan Tours and Yamamori. The Grand Prize this year was 2 return flights to Japan sponsored by Finnair, IJA 2020 Travel Partner.

 

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Photo gallery in video format can be viewed here!

 

 

We would like to thank everyone who attended the IJA Annual Dinner this year. Special thanks go to our Patron member – AIB, our Travel Partner – Finnair, and all our Corporate members for their continued support and very generous prizes.

Our thanks go to the Dublin School for Japanese Children who made all the beautiful origami decorations for the dinner tables and to Mrs Tomoko Ozaki who created a wonderful Ikebana flower arrangement for the event. We would also like to thank The Shelbourne Hotel for hosting our event and providing excellent service before and during the dinner.

We would like to thank our Master of Ceremonies – Mr Raymond Hegarty, and our event team and volunteers – Mr Donagh Morris, Mr Graham Ryan, Ms Paula Kelly, Ms Tsugumi Yamamoto and Mr Yasuyuki Ozeki  – for their time, support and help to make this year’s event such a great success.

Photos/Video: Donagh Morris

IJA Annual Dinner 2020

On behalf of the IJA Council, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2020 IJA ANNUAL DINNER at one of the most beautiful and iconic venues – The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin on Friday, 14th February 2020.

This evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you, your friends and colleagues can attend. The IJA Annual Dinner is open to all IJA Members (as well as Non-Members who are interested in meeting our members and/or becoming a member – Contact IJA to become a member).


Date: Friday, 14th February 2020
Time: From 7.30 p.m.
Venue: The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2

GuestS of Honour:
  • H.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland
  • Mr. Peter Sherrard, CEO of Olympic Council of Ireland

Grand Prize: 2 Return Flights to Japan sponsored by Finnair

Evening Programme:
  • Arrive to The Great Room of The Shelbourne Hotel by 7.30 p.m.
  • Sake Reception at 7.30 p.m. sharp
  • Dinner served in The Great Room from 8.15p.m.
  • Welcome words by Master of Ceremonies Mr. Raymond Hegarty
  • Speeches:
    • Ms. Darina Slattery, IJA Chairperson
    • Mr. Peter Sherrard, CEO of Olympic Federation of Ireland
    • H.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland
  • Prize Giving
  • Annual Dinner closes

Please see the IJA Annual Dinner 2020 Programme HERE!


Dress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie)


Seating Arrangements:
Round Tables seating 8-10 people. Corporate Tables catered for.
* If you would like to be seated at a particular table and/or have any dietary requirements, email special requests to us before Monday, 3rd February 2020.

Corporate Sponsorship:
If you are a Corporate member, you have sponsorship opportunities available. To sponsor a prize, please send details of prize to info@ija.ie by Friday, 17th January 2020. Your company logo will be displayed on the night on large screens and inside guest programmes.

Tickets:
* IJA Members: €100 (per person)
* Non-Members: €130 (per person)
* Corporate Members (Table of 10): €1,200
Cancellations made after 3rd February 2020 are non-refundable.

HOW TO BOOK:

Book Direct: info@ija.ie | Tel: 01-6787008 (Persons in Charge: Darina or Carmel)
Online Tickets: *Closed Now*
RSVP/Booking Deadline: Monday, 3rd February 2020

B&B Special Offer at The Shelbourne Hotel: 
Special rate:  €259.00 (single occupancy) | €274.00 (double occupancy)
Rates include all taxes and Full Irish Buffet Breakfast.
Book by Friday, 17th January to avail of this special offer directly with hotel. To receive the booking link, please contact us: info@ija.ie

Official IJA Annual Dinner 2020 invitation can be downloaded here!

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