On March 17, 1955, at the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner held at the old Argent Hotel, a group of Irishmen discussed the possibility of establishing an Irish club in Mount Isa, Queensland.

A few days later, a meeting was held at the BSD clubhouse, laying the groundwork for the Mount Isa Irish Club.

The first Irish Club, a humble galvanized weatherboard building, was completed and ready for its opening on St. Patrick’s Day in 1956.

Over the decades, the Irish Club has become an integral part of the Mount Isa community and has developed into one of the town’s iconic landmarks. It was never a club just for the Irish; it has always been a club for the entire community. It remains one of the most cosmopolitan clubs in Australia, with its membership including representatives of every nationality that has called Mount Isa home over the past half-century.

The Irish Club reflects what the city of Mount Isa is—a great place to be.