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Jan 12, 2012
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KODO 30TH ANNIVERSARY ONE EARTH TOUR 2012
Date: Sunday February 12th, 2012
Time: 8pm (Early arrival advised)
Venue: Main Auditorium, The National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland
Fee: IJA Special Discounted Tickets @ €40.50 (Row 'P' seats) - were originally €45.00
Overview: Celebrating 30 years, Kodo's highly acclaimed One Earth Tour returns to The National Concert Hall. Kodo strives to both preserve and re-interpret traditional Japanese performing arts. Since the group’s debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo has given over 3400 performances on all five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material on Sado Island. Click here for more details.
Bookings: If you have any queries or to register your interest in attending, please contact Jennifer via email at: info@ija.ie or by phone on: 01 6424178 before COB on Monday 6th February 2011. Please note: there are a limited number of discounted IJA tickets available so early booking is recommended.
THE IRELAND JAPAN ASSOCIATION EARTHQUAKE APPEAL CLOSED ON 20TH DEC 2011.
THE IRELAND JAPAN ASSOCIATION EARTHQUAKE APPEAL IS SOFT CLOSED ON 1ST DEC 2011.
€170,453.58
On November 9, 2011, a sixth tranche of funds amounting to €10,000 was transferred to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
€166,871.46
On June 22, 2011, a fifth tranche of funds amounting to €15,000 was transferred to the Japanese Red Cross Society. This brings to €160,000 the amount of cash contributed by Irish people to the earthquake appeal fund and actually transferred for immediate use in Japan.
On May 18, 2011, a fourth tranche of funds amounting to €35,000 was transferred to the Japanese Red Cross Society. This brings to €145,000 the amount of cash contributed by Irish people to the earthquake appeal fund and actually transferred for immediate use in Japan. >>Receipt of Transfer (Receipt 4)
€121,369.03
On April 28, 2011, a third tranche of funds amounting to €30,000 was transferred to the Japanese Red Cross Society. This brings to €110,000 the amount of cash contributed by Irish people to the earthquake appeal fund and actually transferred for immediate use in Japan. >>Receipt of Transfer (Receipt 3)
€110,134.87
€70,474.19
The Ireland Japan Association (IJA) would like to sincerely thank all those who have contributed so generously to its earthquake appeal fund.
As the need for assistance continues at a high level, we encourage people to continue to make donations.
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March 25, 2011€45,424.54
The Ireland Japan Association (IJA) would like to sincerely thank all those who have contributed so generously to its earthquake appeal fund.
On Thursday, 24th March 2011, the IJA was able to transfer the first tranche of €35,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society in Japan. The funds were sent to the specific account designated, "to support the Japanese Red Cross's activity in the disaster struck area". The Bank of Ireland has generously waived its fees for this transaction and our future appeal fund transfers to Japan. >>Receipt of Transfer (Receipt 1)
The funds sent will be used for the relief of distress in the affected areas.
As the need for assistance continues at a high level, we encourage people to continue to make donations.
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March 14, 2011
The Ireland Japan Association would like to express its deepest sympathies to the Japanese nation and offer its condolences to all those who have lost loved ones in the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
Strong bonds have developed in recent years between the two nations and between individuals in the two countries and this adds to the sense of loss which we feel.
Any Irish people who are concerned about relatives and friends in Japan should contact the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs on (01) 4082000.
Ireland Japan Association - Earthquake Appeal
The Ireland Japan Association has set up a special fund for those anxious to contribute in a practical way to help those who have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami. The fund is called the "Ireland Japan Association - Earthquake Appeal".
Q&A:1) How can people help?
Concerned Irish people can help in a practical way by donating to our appeal. Although the Japanese Government has not requested the help of the Irish Government, the public can help. THIS IS A CITIZEN TO CITIZEN APPEAL.
2) What will the money be used for?
The Ireland Japan Association is a non-profit and completely voluntary association. So no monies will be taken or kept by the IJA. We intend to donate the monies raised to Japanese charities working locally in Japan. The monies will be used to help those who have been made homeless or those who have been otherwise affected by the earthquake and tsunami.