Irish Network Portland (INP) exists to promote and strengthen Irish culture, heritage, and professional connections in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We serve as a hub for social, cultural, and business engagement, fostering meaningful ties between Ireland and the Pacific Northwest.

About Irish Network Portland

Our Mission & Purpose

  • Irish Network Portland (INP) exists to promote and strengthen Irish culture, heritage, and professional connections in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

  • We serve as a vibrant hub for social, cultural, and business engagement — fostering meaningful ties between Ireland and the Pacific Northwest.

  • Whether you were born in Ireland, have Irish heritage, or simply feel connected to the culture, you’re welcome in our community.

What We Do

Cultural Engagement

  • We celebrate Irish creativity and community spirit through events and performances.

  • INP supports Irish artists touring Portland with event promotion, ticket discounts, and raffles. We also organize happy hours, concerts, and gatherings that keep Irish culture alive — and friendships thriving.

Consulate Collaboration

  • As a trusted local partner to the Consulate General of Ireland, we help connect the Irish community to official resources.

  • Recent collaborations include hosting a Portland passport clinic, where Consulate staff provided citizenship and passport guidance to local families.

Community Celebrations

  • We proudly marked Ireland’s first official St. Brigid’s Day holiday with a family celebration in Portland.

  • INP also partners with local organizations to highlight Irish culture through sports, music, and family-friendly events year-round.

Business & Trade Partnerships

  • We connect Irish and American business communities to create opportunities and shared growth.

  • INP has hosted representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Prosper Portland, Columbia Sportswear, and Trade Oregon to explore trade initiatives. We also support legislative efforts and civic engagement through board participation and partnerships with regional leaders.

Local Collaborations

  • We work closely with local organizations — from the Portland GAA to Irish-owned businesses — to build an inclusive and supportive network.

  • Whenever possible, INP events are hosted at Irish-owned venues, helping sustain the businesses that keep our community connected.

Irish Network Portland Sponsors

  • Leadership Coaching and Business Consulting - Martin Buckley (Owner) & Feargal Moorhead (Owner)

  • Beyond 18 College - Marie Morris (Owner)

  • Gabrielle Maher Irish Realtor - Gabrielle Maher (Owner)

  • Barbur Liquor Barbur Blvd Portland - George Psihogios (Owner)

  • Aideen Gaffney - Level One Sponsor

  • Trent Salon Lake Oswego

  • Morgan Communications (Owner - Oonagh Morgan)

  • International Salon Pearl District Portland - (Gary Glossman)

Meet the Irish Network Portland Team

  • At Irish Network Portland (INP), we’re a lively mix of doers, dreamers, and community builders — all united by a shared love of Ireland and the Pacific Northwest. Our team brings together professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural enthusiasts who believe in the power of connection.

  • From hosting local gatherings and concerts to supporting Irish performers, businesses, and cultural initiatives, we work to create meaningful links between Ireland and Oregon’s Irish-American community.

  • We’re volunteers, but also storytellers, organizers, and advocates — helping Irish culture thrive in Portland through laughter, collaboration, and good conversation (preferably over a pint).

  • Whether you’re Irish-born, Irish by heritage, or just Irish at heart, we’re glad you’ve found us. Fáilte — you’re among friends.

Meet the INP Team

  • Gabrielle Maher

    President

    Born and raised in Dublin, I moved to Lake Oswego in 1989 with my husband and four children. An entrepreneur at heart, I founded and operated the beloved Irish restaurant and bar Maher’s in Lake Oswego, as well as a brewery in Oregon City.

    My background in business and hospitality has given me a deep understanding of negotiation, leadership, and the power of community connection. As President of Irish Network Portland, I lead a vibrant cultural, social, and business organization that connects Irish and Irish-American communities across the Pacific Northwest and Ireland.

    My love for Ireland—its people, culture, and storytelling—continues to inspire everything I do, whether I’m organizing an INP event or helping clients find a place to call home.

  • Oonagh Morgan

    Vice President

    Oonagh is originally from Mayobridge, Co. Down. She began her public relations career in Dublin before moving to the U.S. West Coast in 2002, where she has worked as a communications strategist and consultant for technology companies, nonprofits, and cultural institutions.

    As Vice President of Irish Network Portland, Oonagh is dedicated to strengthening the organization’s role as a hub for Irish culture, professional connection, and community engagement in the Pacific Northwest. She is passionate about expanding membership, building partnerships, and fostering cultural exchange

  • Tracey Murphy

    Secretary/Membership

    Tracey grew up in The Liberties area of Dublin. She moved to Portland in 1989 ‘for a year’ .. but has been here ever since. Tracey has worked at Kells Irish Pub for the past 19 years and has been the general manager for the last 12. She enjoys meeting all the Irish people that come in for a wee pint. But her favorite thing to do is have Happy Hour with friends.

  • David O'Brien

    Treasurer

    David was born and raised in Mayo. After completing a physics PhD in University College Cork he has spent time working in Scotland and Germany before moving to Portland with his young family in 2018. He enjoys meeting up and engaging with the Irish community in the Pacific Northwest and is an unwavering supporter of the Mayo Gaelic football team. He is a long time INP member and joined the board as treasurer at the end of 2024.

  • Aideen Gaffney

    Board Member

    Aideen brings more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and business development strategist to the Irish Network Portland team. Based on the West Coast, she has built her career around helping people and organizations navigate complex legal and operational challenges — from large-scale litigation programs to data breach response efforts.

    A proud supporter of Irish community and culture, Aideen is known for her hands-on, solutions-driven approach and her genuine connection with people. She holds both a degree in Political Economy and a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University, where she was Comments Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review and speaker at her law school graduation.

  • Anthony Vernon

    Board Member/Website Coordinator

  • Jimmy Galvin

    Board Member

    Born and raised in Ireland, Jimmy attended University College Dublin, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. After leaving Ireland in 2006 to explore the world, he spent 17 years in Thailand, where he successfully ran a small hotel. In 2023, Jimmy relocated to the Pacific Northwest with his wife Lisa. A proud supporter of Munster and Irish rugby, Jimmy is excited to bring his passion for Irish culture and community to the Irish Network Portland.

  • Brian Doherty

    Advisory Board Member

    Brian’s connection to Ireland began early, when his parents moved their family of six to Dublin for a year and enrolled him in local Irish schools. The experience left a deep impression, shaping his identity and grounding him in Irish culture, humor, and community.

    As his career developed in law, Brian continued to strengthen his ties to Ireland, frequently collaborating with the Irish Consulate in San Francisco. It was through these professional partnerships—and his ongoing desire to bring Irish people together—that he was encouraged to establish Irish Network Portland.

    Brian has guided the Network from its earliest days, fostering a Board culture defined by talent, collaboration, and the kind of wit and warmth that feels distinctly Irish. His commitment continues to shape the Network as a welcoming hub for connection, cultural celebration, and a shared sense of belonging among Irish and Irish-Americans in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Martin Buckley

    Advisory Board Member

    Martin Buckley grew up in Dublin and relocated to Portland in 1996 after completing his studies at Technological University Dublin. A founding Board member of Irish Network Portland, he served as Treasurer from its inception through 2025. Martin brings extensive global executive experience from leadership roles at Nike, PXG, and Dr. Martens, and is the co-founder of Buckley Moorhead LLC, a leadership coaching and business consulting firm. He also volunteers as a coach with Special Olympics Oregon. Martin is deeply committed to strengthening Irish community connection and culture across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

I wanted real adventures to happen to myself. But real. adventures, I reflected, do not happen to people who remain at home: they must be sought abroad.” — James Joyce

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