The Irish Countrywomen’s Association
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association bring together both rural and urban women and their communities in fellowship and through co-operative effort. ICA is committed to ensuring that we provide a warm welcome for new members to an organisation which offers support, friendship, personal development, education and life-long learning, having due regard for our Irish Culture and the use of the Irish Language in the affairs of Bantracht na Tuaithe. ICA, through its Advocacy work, networks with many community based initiatives and facilities located all around Ireland.
ICA News
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National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2026
The National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2026 was held on Tuesday 28th of July in An Grianán. With an amazing 26 entries, the atmosphere around the house was amazing all day. The participants and their guests were treated to a phenomenal cookery demonstration by Chef Edward Hayden followed by a gorgeous lunch before competition judges […]
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New Guild in Mayo
We are delighted to welcome the 37 new members of the Moygownagh Guild, Mayo Federation and we look forward to meeting you all at a national event in the near future.
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Garden Party 2026
The annual An Grianán Garden Party was held in the grounds of the walled garden on Saturday 4th July. The garden was filled with music, fashion and delicious food. Members enjoyed a barbecue, fashion show, strawberries and cream and danced the night away to Tony Cassidy’s musical renditions.