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 […]
Congratulations to Maureen Igoe this year’s winner of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition sponsored by Euronics and in association with the NPA and ICA. We are thrilled to congratulate Maureen Igoe of Bonniconlon Guild, Mayo Federation, on her incredible win at the 2025 National Brown Bread Baking Competition, held during the National Ploughing Championships […]
Launch of new editorial series, Brussels, 17 September 2025 EUROPEAN OBSERVATORY ON FAMILY POLICY Introducing our new editorial series: Insights on Family Policies We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new editorial series, Insights on Family Policies, published by the European Observatory of Family Policy. This series delves into contemporary developments in family […]
Remember to visit the ICA Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships! You’ll find us at Block 2, Stand 444, Row 23 Make sure to stop by on the 16th, 17th and 18th of September 2025 We look forward to meeting you!