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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001504304-21-000009
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20210805
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210805
GROUP MEMBERS: ANDREW DAKOS
GROUP MEMBERS: BULLDOG INVESTORS
GROUP MEMBERS: PHILLIP GOLDSTEIN
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NEW IRELAND FUND INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000858707
IRS NUMBER: 232594503
STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD
FISCAL YEAR END: 1031
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-59339
FILM NUMBER: 211147759
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: KBI GLOBAL INVESTORS (NORTH AMERICA) LTD
STREET 2: 201 WASHINGTON ST. 36TH FLOOR
CITY: BOSTON
STATE: MA
ZIP: 02108
BUSINESS PHONE: 3027911906
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: KBI GLOBAL INVESTORS (NORTH AMERICA) LTD
STREET 2: 201 WASHINGTON ST. 36TH FLOOR
CITY: BOSTON
STATE: MA
ZIP: 02108
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IRISH INVESTMENT FUND INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Bulldog Investors, LLP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001504304
IRS NUMBER: 270926182
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: PARK 80 WEST - PLAZA TWO
STREET 2: 250 PEHLE AVE. SUITE 708
CITY: SADDLE BROOK
STATE: NJ
ZIP: 07663
BUSINESS PHONE: 201 556-0092
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: PARK 80 WEST - PLAZA TWO
STREET 2: 250 PEHLE AVE. SUITE 708
CITY: SADDLE BROOK
STATE: NJ
ZIP: 07663
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Bulldog Investors, LLC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20130610
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Brooklyn Capital Management LLC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20101026
SC 13D/A
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thirda.txt
SCHEDULE 13D/A
DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT
05/19/2021
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Bulldog Investors, LLP
2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ]
b[]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) []
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DE
___________________________________________________________
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
5,123
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
168,615
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,123
_______________________________________________________
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
168,615
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
173,738 (Footnote 1)
12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
[]
___________________________________________________________
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11
4.77%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IA
___________________________________________________________
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Phillip Goldstein
2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[]
b[]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) []
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
___________________________________________________________
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
5,123
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
168,615
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,123
_______________________________________________________
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
168,615
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
173,738 (Footnote 1)
12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
[]
___________________________________________________________
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11
4.77%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
___________________________________________________________
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Andrew Dakos
2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[]
b[]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) []
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
___________________________________________________________
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
5,123
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
168,615
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,123
_______________________________________________________
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
168,615
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
173,738 (Footnote 1)
12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
[]
___________________________________________________________
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11
4.77%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
___________________________________________________________
Item 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
This statement constitutes Amendment #3 to the schedule 13d
filed January 7, 2021. Except as specifically set forth
herein, the Schedule 13d remains unmodified.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
(a) As per the N-CSRS filed on June 30, 2021, there were 4,853,202 shares
of common stock outstanding as of April 30, 2021. The percentages set forth
herein were derived using such number. On 5/19/21 1,213,300 were accepted
for tender leaving 3,639,902 shares outstanding.The percentages set forth
herein were derived using such number. Phillip Goldstein and Andrew
Dakos own Bulldog Investors, LLP, a registered investment advisor.
As of August 2, 2021 Bulldog Investors, LLP is deemed to be the beneficial
owner of 173,738 shares of IRL (representing 4.77% of IRL's outstanding
shares) solely by virtue of Bulldog Investors LLP's power to direct the vote
of,and dispose of, these shares. These 173,738 shares of IRL include 5,123
shares (representing 0.13% of IRL's outstanding shares) that are beneficially
owned by Mr. Goldstein.
All other shares included in the aforementioned 173,738 shares of IRL
beneficially owned by Bulldog Investors LLP (solely by virtue of its power
to sell or direct the vote of these shares) are also beneficially owned by
clients of Bulldog Investors, LLP who are not members of any group. The total
number of these "non-group" shares is 168,615 shares (representing 4.64% of
IRL's outstanding shares).
(b)Bulldog Investors,LLP has sole power to dispose of and vote 5,123 shares.
Bulldog Investors, LLP has shared power to dispose of and vote 173,738
shares. Certain of Bulldog Investors, LLP's clients (none of whom
beneficially own more than 5% of IRL's shares) share this power with
Bulldog Investors, LLP. Messrs.Goldstein and Dakos are partners of Bulldog
Investors, LLP.
During the last 60 days the following shares of IRL were bought or sold.
Date Shares Price
6/1/2021 (30,806) 12.4994
6/4/2021 (3,060) 12.5400
6/4/2021 (32,734) 12.0300
6/9/2021 (49,267) 12.3500
6/7/2021 33,767 12.3500
6/11/2021 15,500 12.3500
d) Clients of Bulldog Investors, LLP are entitled to receive any dividends
or sales proceeds.
e) The Reporting Persons ceased to be the beneficial owner of more
than 5% of IRL's common stock on June 4, 2021 based on the N-CSRS filed
June 30, 2021
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS,ARRANGEMENTS,UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS
WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
N/A
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
None
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge
and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: 8/5/21
By: /S/ Phillip Goldstein
Name: Phillip Goldstein
By: /S/ Andrew Dakos
Name: Andrew Dakos
Bulldog Investors, LLP
By: /s/ Andrew Dakos
Andrew Dakos, Partner
Footnote 1: The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except
to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.