The Bereavement Support Line

The Bereavement Support Line is a National Freephone Service 1800 80 70 77 which is available from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday.  This service is open to any adult experiencing bereavement, or who would like to know how to support another person who is grieving.  The phone calls are confidential and supportive, and signpost […]

Nollaig na mBan – Pictures of different events

Nollaig na mBan is a very important tradition in Ireland. According to Irish culture, as a reward for women’s hard work over the Christmas season, women received the day off from all housework with traditional roles reversed in the home: the men of the household were charged with housework, while the ladies rested and gathered […]

Remembering all victims of gender-based violence

Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy. ICA stands in solidarity with all women and their families who are affected by gender-based violence. In the last 12 months, another 15 women have been killed on the Island of in Ireland. This epidemic of violence has to stop. The ICA calls for […]

Mug Rug – Craft Class

🧶On 10th of January, ICA held its first craft class of the year! ☕️🪡Participants created their own Mug Rug: a mini quilt that is larger than a coaster, but smaller than a placement. 🌟Do not miss the next classes, keep an eye on our social media pages, they will be adversities shortly. 👉To have more […]

Nollaig na mBan Shona!

Sona Nollaig na mBan to our fantastic women!   Different cultures celebrate today in different ways.   According to Irish culture, January 6th is known as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas or Little Christmas. As a reward for women’s hard work over the Christmas season, women received the day off from all housework with traditional roles […]

Mug Rug – Craft Class

New Year, new classes! What’s better than start the year with a new craft class? ICA is holding the first craft class of 2023 on the 10th of January in Central Office (58 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) from 11AM to 1PM. The class will focus on the mug rug: a mini quilt that is […]

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! From us all at the Irish Countrywomen’s Association

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a peaceful and a joy-filled Christmas   From us all at the Irish Countrywomen’s Association 

A Christmas message from Hila Roche – ICA National President

Happy Christmas In the words of an old Irish blessing The light of the Christmas star to you,The warmth of home and heart to youThe cheer and good will of friends to you,The hope of a childlike heart to you,Ans wishing you the spirit of Christmas which is peace.The joy of Christmas which is love. […]

Unity in Diversity – Cork has come to an end!

Unity in Diversity Cork has come to an end! We were delighted to run the Project and we thank ETB Cork for the funding! The Project supported the increase participation in learning to women living in areas of need by providing an opportunity to create and access learning opportunities at local level aimed at the […]