Author: Community Forum
It was decided at one of our recent Community Forum meetings that the Forum Committee would highlight a local group in our community every month.
We are starting this spotlight with the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, also known as the ICA.
– Location: Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre
– Meet: first Monday of the month
– Audience: women
– Main objectives: bring together women and their communities, fostering friendship, fellowship and sharing interests.
– Creation date: the ICA was created in 1910, with the Newtownmountkennedy Guild being created in 1951.
– Number of members: 7
– Open to new members: yes, always
– Membership fees: €50 per year
– Main goals for this year: welcome new members, learn new skills / crafts.
– Main events this year: annual cake sale, organise Christmas party for senior citizens, picnic day out.
– Additional information: they compete in Federation Arts and Crafts competitions and the National Brown Bread competition.
Contact information:
office@ica.ie
01 6680002