On February 5th, 1922, the Cumann na mBan convention was held in Dublin to consider its response to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The executive of the organisation had already rejected the Treaty, as had all six women TDs. Cumann na mBan was the first major militant organisation to meet on the treaty, and the first to […]
Message from National PresidentAth-bhlian faoi mhaise Happy New Year “Anois teacht an Earraigh Beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh Is tar éis na féile Bríde Ardóidh mé mo sheol” Now with the coming of spring The days will grow longer And after St Brigid’s Day I will raise my sail This song by the […]
17th January 2022 On behalf of Hilda Roche, National President A Comhbhaill, We have all been shocked by the recent tragic event in Tullamore. I am asking our members to light a candle/ have a minute’s silence at 11am on 18th January as we remember Ashling and all women who have been or are being […]
Epiphany is celebrated by Christians around the world on the 6th January, marking the visit of the three wise men bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. There was an old Irish belief that when Christmas came to an end at midnight on Nollaig na mBan, well water briefly turned to wine, rushes turned to […]
There were many highlights over the recent weekend in Wexford. Firstly the commemoration at the graveside of Anita Lett, the delicious afternoon tea provided by Wexford Federation in Bree Hall, the wonderful entertainment on Friday night in the Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey and the all day Conference celebrating the 111 years of the ICA. […]
Alan from Ireland AM popped down to Wicklow Town to chat with some women from the Irish Countrywomen’s Association – the largest women’s association in Ireland. See the link below for the full segment. https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/809/190195/0/
Would you like to do a Needle Felting Craft Class with a Halloween theme? Bronwyn Murray is back in Central Office with Craft taster classes and the first class will take place on Tuesday 19th October at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Places are limited so to book your place please call Central Office on […]
ICA is delighted to congratulate Aisling O’Toole of Kildare Federation who is the winner of this year’s Brown Bread Baking competition in association with the National Ploughing Association and the ICA and sponsored by Aldi. ICA is very proud to have been represented by Louie Taylor of Finn Valley Guild Donegal Federation (pictured here). Well […]