Keane McDonald celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Enterprise Ireland, Sydney

Yvonne Kelly • March 17, 2020

Thank you Enterprise Ireland for giving Keane McDonald the opportunity to meet so many great Irish/Australian businesses today. It was so uplifting to hear how the special bond that the Irish and Australian people share has contributed to the success of so many businesses both sides of the globe #enterpriseireland #collaboration #legalrecruitment #keanemcdonald #irishinaustralia #stpatricksday #17march2020

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