📢On the 1st of February ICA marked Lá Fhéile Bríde, Ireland’s only female Patron. 🎉Today, Ireland celebrates the Bank Holiday on St. Brigid’s name and the ICA wishes a day of celebrations to all our wonderful members! 👉Don’t forget to send us pictures of your St. Brigid’s crosses by email at office@ica.ie. We look forward […]
This year, Irish cinematographic talent is proudly recognised with with the Oscar nominations. The Banshees of Inisherin The back comedy is set on a remote island off the Ireland’s west coast and narrates the story of two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for […]
🔴For the first time in Irish History, Ireland will have a bank holiday named after a woman. Today, indeed, St. Brigid will be celebrated nationwide. 📚St. Brigid was born in Faughart Co. Louth, not far away from An Grianán. Her mother was a slave and her father a chieftain. There are many stories and legends […]
Woman. Life. Freedom Worldwide facts at a glance – Woman. Life. FreedomWeek 2 of our new feature “Worldwide facts at a glance”. Today we highlight the events unfolding Iran and supported by a beautiful initiative accomplished by 15 female artists, who painted a powerful mural in Dublin last week against the brutal repression of women […]
Today marks the International Day of Commemoration in memory of victims of the Holocaust. Remembering what happened, even if heart-breaking, is necessary to never forget the horrors committed by the Nazi regime and to ensure it never ever happens again. Here is a beautiful and inspiring speech held by the Italian Senator Liliana Segre, Holocaust survivor, […]
🎭 The 67th Drama Festival was held from the 20th to the 22nd of January in Glenealy, Wicklow Federation ICA 🎊Well done to all involved in this event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! 📸 For more photos visit the Wicklow Federation ICA Facebook page
What is happening in Luzerath? Launching a weekly feature on ICA social media platforms. Once a week, we are going to highlight a current local, national or global event to raise awareness of important topics. Week 1, we’d like to draw attention to the events in Luzerath, Germany, which are relevant to Climate Change and Climate […]
For mature students considering returning to Education, you need to apply through the Central Application Office (CAO) before the 1st of February 2023. Central Applications Office (cao.ie) As the Spring Conference of the ICA is being held in Galway, we are highlighting the non-traditional pathways to education at the University of Galway. You can find out about the […]
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 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 […]