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Our AGM is coming up on Sunday 21st July at 2:30pm at the hall

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Quiz Time for Keely

Join us at the Elmwood Trading Company in Strowan for a fun quiz fundraiser for the Rose of Tralee

Date & Time: Sunday 14th July at 3pm - 5pm

Location: Elmwood Trading Co, 1 Normans Rd, Strowan.

Cost: $10/each, teams of 6, or enter individually and we will help put together tables on the day

This year Keely O'Grady won the New Zealand Rose of Tralee title after representing Canterbury at the National festival in Invercargill. Next Month Keely will be heading to Ireland to represent New Zealand at the Rose of Tralee Festival. To support her journey, we are organising a fundraising Quiz for Keely and wish her all the best on her upcoming trip of a lifetime.

Book your tickets here

Matariki at the Christchurch Irish Club

Thank you so much to all those who joined us for Matariki at the Christchurch Irish Club!

We had a blast celebrating the Māori New Year with crafts, an information treasure hunt, a quiet space upstairs for reflecting and making wishes, and topped it off with a delicious Hangi. It was fantastic seeing new faces and catching up with friends. Thank you to all those members who helped make this a successful event.

Matariki at the Christchurch Irish Club

Join us THIS Saturday 29th June to Celebrate Matariki

Time: 4pm - 6:15pm

Location: Christchurch Irish Club, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon

Cost: Adult - $20 / Child 12-18yrs - $10 / Under 12yrs - $5

This year we will be learning about the Matariki cluster and what they represent with a parent/child activity - an information treasure hunt! It is an activity for all. We will also have lots of other activities available such as string art with wool, wood and cardboard, colouring in and scratch art, along with reflecting on loved ones, and a wishing tree.

We will then enjoy a Hangi for dinner at 5pm. This event will be limited to 50 people.

It's important to the Chch Irish Society to continue exploring the links and connections that the Irish and Māori cultures have with each other, and therefore we thought it would be fitting to have an evening with Kai (food) and activities where we can all learn.

Don't miss out - book your tickets here!

This Saturday is the big Whiskey & Gin Tasting Event

We just wanted to remind our membership that there are only a few days left to purchase tickets to the Whiskey & Gin Tasting Event that has been organised by Kieran. This is a fantastic fundraiser with all proceeds going to Hato Hone St John. Hato Hone St John is the frontline Medical Response, providing Ambulance services throughout New Zealand, also providing First Aid training, event medical services, AED's, First Aid kits, medical alarms, Youth Training and a wide range of Community programmes. We have had a great response from local Gin suppliers who are right behind this fundraiser for Hato Hone St John.

Date & Time: Sat 8th June at 7:30pm

Where: 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon

Book your tickets here

Whiskey & Gin Tasting Event

Keely O'Grady

Keely will be on The Breeze Breakfast 94.5FM with Hilary & Fitzy tomorrow morning at 7:20am.

Listen in to 94.5FM at 7:20am to hear Keely's interview about her Rose of Tralee Journey so far, and get to know who she is. Lend your ear in support of our Canterbury, and New Zealand Rose. If you are not in Christchurch you can listen live on Rova.

Looking forward to hearing your story Keely! 

All the best, from the Christchurch Irish Club.