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 […]

ICA at European Expert Meeting on Families and Mental Health.

Yesterday, ICA National President, Mary D’Arcy, attended Families Europe‘s Expert Meeting held in Vilnius, Lithuania, organised in collaboration with COFACE Lithuanian member NAMS, on the intersection of work-life balance, mental health, and family care across Europe. The conference also explored key factors such as gender, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity, and how they shape work-life […]

National Ploughing Championships 2024

Laois Federation ICA organised an amazing an array of demonstrators over the course of the National Ploughing Championships 2024. We had flower arranging by Enda Phelan Thompson, Coolrain, Co Laois, Member of AOIFA and WAFA. Followed by ICA’s own Aoife Kendellen, Systematic Kinesiologist and her daughter Matilda. Aoife is the Secretary of the Association of […]

ICA at the National Ploughing Championship

Remember to visit the ICA Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships! You’ll find us at Block 5, Stand 149, Row 10 Make sure to stop by on the 17th, 18th and 19th of September 2024 We look forward to meeting you!

Dogs for the Disabled: Annaduff Guild, Grace and Mozart

💚Annaduff Guild, Leitrim Federation had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest to one of their recent meetings, Grace, her mum Barbara and her Assistance Dog Mozart. 👉Grace demonstrated to Annaduff Guild the ways in which Mozart helps her gain independence. Mozart makes tasks such as picking things up, opening and closing doors and assisting […]

ICA at the Tullamore Show

ICA was thrilled to participate in the Tullamore Show in Co. Offaly on the 11th of August National President, Mary D’Arcy was in attendance with Offaly Federation President, Carmel McConigley and met with Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett.

Brown Bread Baking Competition 2024

Congratulations to everyone who took part in yesterday’s National Brown Bread Baking Competition ICA Final 2024! A HUGE congratulations to Maureen McLaughlin of Donegal Federation, Helen Cunningham of Kilkenny Federation ICA and Mary Rose Power of Meath ICA ! The three ICA finalists will now progress to the National Ploughing Championships, to try for the […]