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On Saturday, the 13th of July, National President Mary D’Arcy, along with National Treasurer Mairead Phelan, and National Secretary June Lawless, attended the Annual Commemoration and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at The Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge, Dublin. This annual Somme Anniversary event commemorates those who lost their lives in the World Wars, the estimated […]

The An Grianán Garden Party is less than a week away! To enquire about tickets, please contact An Grianán on 041 9822 119

A new documentary surrounding ‘Housewife of the Year’ is set to premiere at the Galway Film Festival on the 12th of July Housewife of the Year tells the story of Ireland’s treatment of women through the prism of a unique, surreal, live-televised competition, that has to be seen to be believed. A generation of Irish […]

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association is delighted to welcome its 30th National President Mary D’Arcy. Mary came into office on Saturday 25th May 2024. Hailing from Ballyfad Guild in Wexford Federation, Mary is the 3rd National President from Wexford Federation since the foundation of the association in 1910. With strong experience at Guild, Federation and National level, Mary is […]

AHRC Women’s Grassroots Activism Network Public Lecture: ICA activism and craftivism around rural electrification Tuesday 18 June 2024, 7-8pm (online) Kitchen Power and ‘A Light from Heaven’: Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) activism and craftivism around rural electrification. This seminar will look at the role that ICA activists played in the Irish rural electrification programme in the […]

📢Our final Taster Craft Class of the season takes place on Tuesday the 11th of June in Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 🪡On the 11th of June, we will be ending this season of craft classes with a miniature Teddy which can be used as a brooch or a keyring! 🧵This […]

A Chomhbhaill, Fellow Members  It has been a huge honour to be the National President of the ICA, the organisation I love.  I have met with members all over the country in Guilds and Federations and have seen at first hand the amazing talent we have in ICA, the work done by ICA members in […]

We look forward to welcoming our members to our Annual General Meeting 2024 in the Arklow Bay Hotel, this Saturday the 25th of May. Proof of membership is required to attend the AGM. Please remember to bring your current, valid, ICA Membership Card. If you are the appointed Voting Delegate please also bring your Voting […]

It’s World Bee Day!  The ICA is committed to enhancing our biodiversity and on the 20th of May we celebrate World Bee Day. To celebrate, National Diversity Week are hosting a series of events around the country, check out if there is an event in your area below.  Calendar of Events – National Biodiversity Week […]