Domestic Wastewater Treatment System Survey

Seeking domestic wastewater treatment system users in the Republic of Ireland: do you live in a house using a septic tank or packaged treatment system? If so, you are invited to participate in an anonymised online survey about system management practices. Your knowledge/views towards system maintenance will help aid policy change and design of supports […]

Charity Trustees’ Week 11- 15 November 2024

Charity Trustees’ Week is just around the corner. Charity Trustees’ Weeks provides an opportunity to gain support and valuable insights that will help you to fulfil your roles and responsibilities in the governance and leadership of charities. It is organised in partnership by the Charities Regulator, Boardmatch Ireland, Carmichael, Charities Institute Ireland, Dóchas, Pobal, The […]

Knitting and Stitching Show 2024: ICA Programme of Demonstrations

Two weeks to go until the Knitting and Stitching Show 2024 The ICA Handcraft Committee has officially launched their programme of events, checkout what they have in store for you here And don’t forget to book your Knitting and Stitching Show Package with An Grianán : 041 982 2119 : admin@an-grianan.ie

We’re Hiring!

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) is seeking to recruit a cook/s to establish a panel of Cooks to fill full-time and/or part time posts to join their highly motivated and focused team. Interested candidates are invited to submit send CV and cover letter highlighting the suitability to the role, by email to recruitment@ica.ie marked ‘ICA […]

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!