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
Bring your little lads and fairies for a festive celebration. We'll have prizes for the best-dressed, traditional games with a Halloween twist, and captivating storytelling featuring Irish myths and legends. This is an in-person event, so come along and enjoy a magically eerie time!
Come fed and watered - afternoon tea with a delightful Irish touch will be served.
Date and Time: Sunday, 3rd November from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Christchurch Irish Society, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
Cost: $5.00 per child. Due to limited space, be sure to secure your tickets soon!
We look forward to seeing you for a truly bewitching Halloween party!
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.
Mary BONHAM Obituary (2024) - The Press
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!
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.