Public Lecture: ICA activism and craftivism around rural electrification

AHRC Women’s Grassroots Activism Network Public Lecture: ICA activism and craftivism around rural electrification Tuesday 18 June 2024, 7-8pm (online) Kitchen Power and ‘A Light from Heaven’: Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) activism and craftivism around rural electrification. This seminar will look at the role that ICA activists played in the Irish rural electrification programme in the […]

Craft Class

📢Our final Taster Craft Class of the season takes place on Tuesday the 11th of June in Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 🪡On the 11th of June, we will be ending this season of craft classes with a miniature Teddy which can be used as a brooch or a keyring! 🧵This […]

Message from outgoing National President Hilda Roche

A Chomhbhaill, Fellow Members  It has been a huge honour to be the National President of the ICA, the organisation I love.  I have met with members all over the country in Guilds and Federations and have seen at first hand the amazing talent we have in ICA, the work done by ICA members in […]

AGM 2024

We look forward to welcoming our members to our Annual General Meeting 2024 in the Arklow Bay Hotel, this Saturday the 25th of May. Proof of membership is required to attend the AGM. Please remember to bring your current, valid, ICA Membership Card. If you are the appointed Voting Delegate please also bring your Voting […]

World Bee Day 2024

It’s World Bee Day!  The ICA is committed to enhancing our biodiversity and on the 20th of May we celebrate World Bee Day. To celebrate, National Diversity Week are hosting a series of events around the country, check out if there is an event in your area below.  Calendar of Events – National Biodiversity Week […]

National Brown Bread Bread Baking Competition 2024

We are delighted that the National Brown Bread Baking Competition will continue this year with the sponsorship of Euronics. ICA members are invited to participate in their Federation heats and bake a brown bread loaf in a 2lb tin using any ingredients of their choice. The ICA final will take place on Tuesday the 30th […]

National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2024

We are delighted to confirm that a new sponsor, Euronics, has been announced for the National Brown Bread Baking competition in association with the NPA and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. Details to be made available on this page shortly.