Fáilte, Welcome

The Christchurch Irish Society extends a warm welcome to all, be they Irish by birth or affinity, and to their whānau and friends!!

Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile

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Kids C 1Kids Céilí with The Christchurch Celtic Orchestra

This Sunday the Christchurch Celtic Orchestra and Southern Cross Irish Dance Academy are throwing a different kind of céilí - a Kids' Céilí!

There is a large amount of interest in this event and tickets are running out - don't miss out - book yours here.

 

Date: Sunday 8th September

Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon

Cost: $5 per dancer

 

With live music by the Celtic Orchestra and expert dance calling and guidance from Southern Cross Irish Dance School, don't miss out on this opportunity to have a go at a variety of favourite group dances. Suitable for children from 4-12yrs. Teens and adults welcome to join in and dance in their own groups. No experience necessary - all instruction provided.

 

 

Maureen Bonham ObituaryMaureen Bonham - Life Member

It is with great sadness that we were advised of the passing of our Life Member, Maureen Bonham. On behalf of the Christchurch Irish Society, we extend our condolences to her Family on her passing. A Requiem Mass to Celebrate Maureen's life will be held in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Monday, July 22, at 11.00am. Followed by the interment at Shands Road Cemetery.

 

"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

 

Mary BONHAM Obituary (2024) - The Press 

 

 

Keely Canterbury NZ RoseKeely O'Grady, the New Zealand Rose of Tralee

A massive Congratulations to Keely O’Grady, our 2024 New Zealand Rose!

 

Keely, we are so proud of you this weekend and know that you are going to be a brilliant representative of Aotearoa over in Ireland for us. You have done so much for your Canterbury community already, and we can’t wait to hear more from you as you embark on this journey. Keep being your energetic, fun and friendly self!

 

 

Congratulations to our 3 Rose's representing the Canterbury Region!

 

To Keely O'Grady, Whitney Burfield-Tatofi & Emily Poole, you will represent the Canterbury region well!

 

All three are outstanding Ladies, proud to represent their heritage and the wider Irish Diaspora. Representing North Canterbury is Emily, representing Canterbury is Keely, and representing South Canterbury is Whitney. We look forward to supporting you all at the New Zealand Rose of Tralee festival in May.

 

A big thank you to the Commodore Hotel for being our host for the night, it was a fantastic evening, enjoyed by all.

 

To our Sponsors for the evening, thank you for your support.

 

Canterbury Rose Selections 2024