{"id":208425,"date":"2026-06-24T13:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univet.hu\/2026\/06\/sikeresen-lezajlott-az-ir-alumni-tagozat-2026-os-talalkozoja-dublinban\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:36:47","slug":"2nd-irish-alumni-chapter-reunion-2026-successfully-held-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univet.hu\/en\/2026\/06\/2nd-irish-alumni-chapter-reunion-2026-successfully-held-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd Irish Alumni Chapter Reunion 2026 Successfully Held in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On 5 June 2026, the Ireland Alumni Chapter gathered for its second reunion event, hosted at the Embassy of Hungary in Dublin. Building on the success of the chapter&#8217;s inaugural meeting in 2025, this year&#8217;s reunion once again brought together graduates of the University to strengthen professional connections, exchange experiences, and celebrate the vibrant Irish alumni community.<\/p> <p>The evening commenced with a welcome address by <strong>Dr. Gergely B\u00e1nhegyi, Ambassador of Hungary to Ireland<\/strong>, who greeted participants and highlighted the importance of maintaining strong ties between alumni, their alma mater, and the wider veterinary profession.<\/p> <p>Attendees then received an update on recent developments in veterinary education in Hungary from <strong>Prof. Dr. Tibor Bartha, Director for International Affairs<\/strong>, who presented current initiatives and future directions at the University. This was followed by an insightful presentation from <strong>Dr. Brian Mooney<\/strong>, who provided an overview of contemporary trends and developments in Irish veterinary education.<\/p> <p>A key highlight of the evening was the alumni presentation session, where graduates shared their professional journeys and experiences since completing their studies. <strong>Dr. Aisling Fortune<\/strong> spoke about establishing a veterinary practice in Ireland and the challenges and opportunities involved in entrepreneurship within the profession. <strong>Dr. \u00c1ine Reilly<\/strong> offered valuable insights into her role as a Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), while <strong>Dr. Evelyn Coleman<\/strong> reflected on her career path since graduating from the University and discussed her work with HomeVetcare and Vet Space Ireland.<\/p> <p>The formal programme concluded with an informal networking reception, providing alumni with the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, expand their professional networks, and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow graduates and guests.<\/p> <p>The strong attendance and enthusiastic participation confirmed the continued growth and success of the Ireland Alumni Chapter. The event once again demonstrated the lasting connections formed during university years and the value of maintaining an active international alumni community.<\/p> <p>Feedback collected after the event confirmed its success and highlighted the strong sense of community within the Ireland Alumni Chapter. Several participants reported that the reunion met or exceeded their expectations.<\/p> <p>Attendees particularly appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, meet fellow alumni, and strengthen their professional networks. The presentations were praised for showcasing the diverse career paths of graduates, while the updates from the University were welcomed as a valuable way to stay connected with developments in veterinary education. Many participants also highlighted the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the event and the opportunity to meet University representatives in an informal setting.<\/p> <p>Participants expressed strong support for continuing similar gatherings in the future and provided helpful suggestions for further enhancing future events, including considering an autumn date and expanding catering options. Overall, the feedback reflected a highly positive experience and reinforced the value of maintaining an active alumni community in Ireland.<\/p> <p>We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Embassy of Hungary in Dublin for hosting the reunion, and to all speakers and participants whose contributions made the evening such a memorable and successful occasion.<\/p> <p>We look forward to welcoming our Irish alumni again at future chapter events.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p>  \t\t<ul id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-208425 block-grid-xs-2 block-grid-sm-3 block-grid-md-4 block-grid-lg-5'><li class='gallery-item'>         <span class='gallery-icon'>             <a href='https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14350_.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14350_-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14350_-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14350_-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>         <\/span>             <span class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>             Budapest-UK-Ireland \u2013 rugby is also important \u2013 a r\u00f6gbi is fontos             <\/span><\/li><li class='gallery-item'>         <span class='gallery-icon'>             <a href='https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14335_.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14335_-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14335_-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14335_-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>         <\/span>             <span class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>             Setting up Practice in Ireland \u2013 hogyan kell praxist ind\u00edtani \u00cdrorsz\u00e1gban             <\/span><\/li><li class='gallery-item'>         <span class='gallery-icon'>             <a href='https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14322_.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14322_-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14322_-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14322_-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>         <\/span>             <span class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>             Current trends in veterinary education in Budapest             <\/span><\/li><li class='gallery-item'>         <span class='gallery-icon'>             <a href='https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14307_.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14307_-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14307_-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14307_-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>         <\/span>             <span class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>             at the Hungarian, Irish, EU flags \u2013 a h\u00e1rom z\u00e1szl\u00f3             <\/span><\/li><li class='gallery-item'>         <span class='gallery-icon'>             <a href='https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14388_.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14388_-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14388_-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/univet.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_14388_-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>         <\/span>             <span class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>             group photo with the flags \u2013 csoportk\u00e9p a z\u00e1szl\u00f3kn\u00e1l             <\/span><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 5 June 2026, the Ireland Alumni Chapter gathered for its second reunion event, hosted at the Embassy of Hungary in Dublin. 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