Yesterday marked International Migrants Day. In recent years, conflict, insecurity, the effects of climate change have heavily contributed to forced migratory movement, whether within countries or across borders. In 2020 over 281 million people were international migrants, while over 59 million people were internally displaced by the end of 2021. The ICA marks this day by […]
Met Eireann has predicted temperatures could drop as low as -7C degrees and extended the weather warning. With freezing temperatures expected, it’s important to take care of yourself and others. Cold weather can be particularly difficult for vulnerable and older people. Here are some tips issued by the HSE on keeping yourself and others warm […]
🎊What a Project, participants of the Unity in Diversity have completed the Course! 🤝We are delighted to have had the opportunity to run the Unity in Diversity Project which brought women living in areas of need together and increased their participation in learning by providing an opportunity to create and access learning opportunities at local […]
Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and we are delighted to share the COFACE press release. POLICY BRIEF. Breaking policy silos to better support children with disabilities and their families | COFACE Families Europe (coface-eu.org)
🎄One final craft class before the Christmas season! ✨To prepare for the festive season, ICA is holding one final Christmas craft class on December 13th in Central Office (58 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) from 11AM to 1PM. ✨ The class is €10 euro, plus the cost of the kit which is also €10 euro. […]
📢ICA Project Unity in Diversity in County Cork is in full swing! 📸Here are some pictures from the first class held in Millstreet which was about patchwork. 🔴 The project has secured funding which seeks to increase participation in learning to women living in communities of need by providing an opportunity to create and access […]
The panto is back! Alan Hughes and his team are bringing the Snow-White Pantomime back LIVE to the National Stadium, Dublin this December. This year the cast includes Katherine Lynch, Alan Hughes, “Buffy” and the one and only Marty Morrissey plus many more familiar faces that will guarantee you a day of fun! The team […]
We are delighted to announce the begging of our Project Unity in Diversity in County Cork! As already mentioned, participation in adult learning is an important element for life of adults which can bring individual and social outcomes. Therefore, we decided to expand the project to Cork by presenting ‘Unity in Diversity’ to Cork Education […]
👌Class number 3! 🔴The third class of the Unity in Diversity Project was held on the 24th of November at the ICA Central Office in Dublin! This time participants learned how to print with plants using linocut and ink, and how to do simple embroidery and fabric collage. 📸Have a look at the pictures from […]
It is with great regret that the ICA learned of the passing of June O’ Dwyer ICA Regional President of the South West yesterday, Thursday 24th November 2022. June has been a member of the National Advisory Committee since 2018 as she represented South Tipperary as Federation President from 2018 – 2021. June joined the […]