BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The New Ireland Fund, Inc. (NYSE: IRL) is pleased to announce that it has filed its Annual Report for the year ended October 31, 2018 with the SEC on Form N-CSR.  A full copy of the Annual Report is available on the Fund's Website at: www.newirelandfund.com.  Shareholders may also receive a hard copy of the Fund's complete audited financial statements free of charge upon request.  This may be done by emailing the Fund at investor.query@newirelandfund.com or writing to the Fund at:

The New Ireland Fund, Inc. c/o KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd One Boston Place 201 Washington Street, 36th Floor, Boston, MA 02108

The New Ireland Fund, Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "IRL".  The Fund, which seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment of at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of Irish securities, invests primarily in equity and fixed income securities of Irish companies.  The Fund is managed by KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd.  Up to-date information, as well as monthly portfolio updates, are available on the Fund's website - www.newirelandfund.com

For further information, please contact The New Ireland Fund, Inc. at (800) 468-6475.