Mary D’Arcy, National President

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association bring together both rural and urban women and their communities in fellowship and through co-operative effort. ICA is committed to ensuring that we provide a warm welcome for new members to an organisation which offers support, friendship, personal development, education and life-long learning, having due regard for our Irish Culture and the use of the Irish Language in the affairs of Bantracht na Tuaithe. ICA, through its Advocacy work, networks with many community based initiatives and facilities located all around Ireland.

  • Budget Factsheet 2025

    Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys TD has announced the key social welfare changes in Budget 2025.  All information about the package of measures relating to social welfare is available on gov.ie/dspbudget2025. Full details of all measures announced in Budget 2025 are available at gov.ie/budget.

  • Online Discussion: Lifelong activism for gender equality

    Join Professor Caitriona Beaumont at 7pm on Thursday 10th October for an inspiring online discussion about the importance of gender equality and how you can make a difference through activism. A panel of experts will share their experiences and insights on advocacy, empowerment, and creating change in our communities. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or […]

  • ICA Pitch and Putt Competition 2024

    Congratulations to all who took part in the annual ICA Pitch and Putt Competition! The annual Pitch and Putt competition took place in Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club, Co. Louth. The sun shone all day, giving us the best weather we have had for the competition in three years. We followed the competition with a […]

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