The wait is almost over! We are proud to announce the final programme for the upcoming event ‘Celebrating and Empowering Women’, taking place in An Grianán Adult Education College, Co. Louth from Friday 23rd January 2025 to Sunday 25th 2026 Scheduled for Saturday 24th January, the forum main event will see the contribution of influential and noteworthy keynote speakers discussing […]
The Benefact Group Movement for Good is your chance to support good causes and give your favourite charities the chance to win £1,000! Consider nominating The Countrywomen’s Trust and we will be entered into all upcoming £1,000 draws. Nominations take just a minute and can be made here. Please note nominations must be made under […]
Celebrating & Empowering Women Forum 2026 Join us for a special weekend marking 116 years of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA), Ireland’s oldest women’s organisation, and 70 years of An Grianán Adult Education College, Ireland’s first Adult Education College. 📅 23rd–25th January 2026⭐ Main Forum: Saturday 24th January📍 An Grianán, Adult Education College, Termonfeckin, Co. […]
We were delighted to make a submission to the Advisory Committee on Women’s Stories earlier this year. Please see the link below to the report which was launched this week. Advisory Committee on Women’s Stories
Today ICA and the National Women’s Council welcomed the publication of the new National Strategy for Women and Girls which highlights the Government’s commitment to gender equality as a core principle of public policy and law in Ireland. Commenting on the new Strategy, Doireann Crosson, Head of Policy at the National Women’s Council said, “The […]
To mark the UNESCO’s International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, we are launching our new LINK e-learning course, developed jointly by KMOP and COFACE, and targeted to parents and caregivers: “Understanding Bullying: What Every Parent Needs to Know”. Through this free online course, parents and caregivers will learn how to identify bullying, support […]
The ICA Produce Committee are excited to announce the launch of the new Produce Group and Test Booklet. This booklet was designed to support and encourage members to celebrate excellence in produce. To view the new booklet please visit the Members Area of ica.ie or visit the link below. To purchase a hard copy of […]
Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary TD announced the key social welfare changes in Budget 2026. All information about the package of measures relating to social welfare is available on gov.ie/dspbudget2026. Full details of all measures announced in Budget 2026 are available at gov.ie/budget.
The ICA marquee was buzzing with activity throughout this year’s National Ploughing Championships. The highlight for many was the National Brown Bread Baking Competition. Helen Walker (Swords Guild, Dublin Federation), Maureen Igoe (Bonniconlon Guild, Mayo Federation) and Kathy Bolger (Bree Guild, Wexford Federation) did us proud by representing ICA at the semi-finals, with Maureen going […]