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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ICA Teddy Bear competition in association with RTE launched
MAKE A TEDDY. SPREAD A LITTLE JOY. Could your teddy become the next star of Today? The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) and RTÉ Today Show are joining forces for a brand-new nationwide Teddy Bear Competition — and we want to see your creativity! Whether you knit, sew, crochet, patchwork, upcycle or simply get creative, make […]
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ICA at the National Ploughing Championship 2026
📢Remember to visit the ICA Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships! 📍You’ll find us at Block 2, Row 24, Stand 501 🟢 Make sure to stop by on the 15th, 16th and 17th of September 2026 🔵We look forward to meeting you!
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READ: The story of the revolutionary 1929 Tipperary summer school for women
In 1929, 20 women from Fethard, Co. Tipperary, climbed Slievenamon for a 10-day summer school, an adventure that helped inspire the ICA’s summer schools for the next 25 years. A fascinating story of friendship, learning and rural women making their mark on Irish history. Read the full story from RTÉ Brainstorm here.