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Coogee Celebrates Irish Heritage with St Patrick's Gay Festival

3/15/2026

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Coogee, a Sydney suburb, has 19.5% of residents claiming Irish heritage.
Luke McCaul, a Dublin-born hairdresser, notes Irish accents and venues like Shea’s Irish bar, attracting locals for Sunday roasts.
The Irish diaspora forms connections through clubs like the South Coogee Irish RFC.
McCaul organizes St Patrick’s Gay, a festival that celebrates heritage.
Residents express pride in living in Coogee and blending Irish culture with Australian life.

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Story summary

Coogee, a Sydney suburb, has 19.5% of residents claiming Irish heritage.
Luke McCaul, a Dublin-born hairdresser, notes Irish accents and venues like Shea’s Irish bar, attracting locals for Sunday roasts.
The Irish diaspora forms connections through clubs like the South Coogee Irish RFC.
McCaul organizes St Patrick’s Gay, a festival that celebrates heritage.
Residents express pride in living in Coogee and blending Irish culture with Australian life.