Mary D’Arcy, National President

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.

  • Vote for An Grianán – Lidl Green Fund 2026

    We’re delighted to share that An Grianán has been nominated for the Lidl Green Fund 2026! The Lidl Green Fund supports community projects that tackle important environmental and social challenges, and we have the chance to win a share of €100,000 in funding to help make a difference! Now we need YOUR support! Every vote […]

  • An Grianán Winter Market – Trader Applications

    An Grianán Winter Market 2026🎄 Join us at An Grianán for a wonderful day of festive shopping, local creativity and seasonal treats.✨ 📅 Sunday, 8th November ⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm 🎄✨ Calling all Crafters and Traders! ✨🎄 🎁 Be part of the inaugural An Grianán Winter Market and showcase your wonderful products! 🛍️ Meet Christmas […]

  • New Calico Dolls Pattern

    The play therapists at Crumlin Children’s Hospital have appealed to the members of ICA to make more Calico Dolls which are an invaluable tool for them when helping their patients understand and cope with their hospital experience. If you can spare some time, please use the pattern below and send the finished dolls to Central […]

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