Rewording of Handcraft Teachers Memorial Competition 2025

Please note a correction has been made to the The Handcraft Teachers Memorial Trophy competition (page 12). The Handcraft Teachers Memorial Trophy will now be for a Cushion in Chicken Scratching not Goldwork as previously stated. Additionally, please note entries for the Breda McDonald Trophy make be submitted in An Grianán at Handcraft Week. Please […]

Correction to Handcraft Week Autumn 2025

Please note a date correction has been made to Handcraft Week – Autumn session 2025. Handcraft Week Autumn 2025 will take place from Monday the 1st of September to Friday the 5th of September. The brochure with amended dates can be found here. Please share widely.

Christmas One Day Demonstrations in An Grianán

🎄Christmas One Day Demonstrations in An Grianán🎄 🎁Wednesday the 27th of November🎁Thursday the 28th of November Each day will see a variety of demonstrations taking place, including;🎄Christmas Wreaths and Floral Arrangements with Ruby Conway🪡Christmas crafts with Iris Farrell and Mary O’Gorman💌Upcycling through decoupage with Martina Farrell👩‍🍳Christmas Cookery demos with Graham Herterich ‘The Cupcake Bloke’ @grahamherterich 🟢10am: […]

Domestic Wastewater Treatment System Survey

Seeking domestic wastewater treatment system users in the Republic of Ireland: do you live in a house using a septic tank or packaged treatment system? If so, you are invited to participate in an anonymised online survey about system management practices. Your knowledge/views towards system maintenance will help aid policy change and design of supports […]

Charity Trustees’ Week 11- 15 November 2024

Charity Trustees’ Week is just around the corner. Charity Trustees’ Weeks provides an opportunity to gain support and valuable insights that will help you to fulfil your roles and responsibilities in the governance and leadership of charities. It is organised in partnership by the Charities Regulator, Boardmatch Ireland, Carmichael, Charities Institute Ireland, Dóchas, Pobal, The […]

Knitting and Stitching Show 2024: ICA Programme of Demonstrations

Two weeks to go until the Knitting and Stitching Show 2024 The ICA Handcraft Committee has officially launched their programme of events, checkout what they have in store for you here And don’t forget to book your Knitting and Stitching Show Package with An Grianán : 041 982 2119 : admin@an-grianan.ie

We’re Hiring!

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) is seeking to recruit a cook/s to establish a panel of Cooks to fill full-time and/or part time posts to join their highly motivated and focused team. Interested candidates are invited to submit send CV and cover letter highlighting the suitability to the role, by email to recruitment@ica.ie marked ‘ICA […]

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 […]