It is with great sadness that we were advised of the passing of our Life Member, Winnie Bergin. On behalf of the Christchurch Irish Society, we extend our condolences to her Family on her passing. A Requiem Mass for Winnie will be Celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, April 4, at 11.30am, 70 Spencer Street, Addington, Christchurch. A Rosary will be held at the church on Wednesday evening, April 3, at 7.30pm.
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Introducing our Canterbury Rose of Tralee Contestants
We have three wonderful ladies vying for the title of Canterbury Rose. To help our Rose of Tralee contestants we have three very enthusiastic Rosebuds. They are a bit nervous but looking forward to a bit of fun and a great night at the Commodore Hotel.
Our contestants are Whitney Burfield-Tatofi, Keely O'Grady and Emily Poole.
Our Rosebuds are Róisín Dixon, Hanna O'Sullivan and Caoimhe McCracken
We hope you can come and give your support to these women who are hoping to reach Ireland to step up on our behalf as our Canterbury Rose.
Ticket Price includes refreshments being served. Cash bar available. Raffles to be drawn on the night.
Book your tickets here!
2024 Rose Selections & Rosebuds
This coming Saturday 20th April, we have 3 lovely girls vying for the title of Canterbury Rose of Tralee 2024
This is destined to be a great evening, with a great new venue. Our outstanding MC for the evening, Colm Hamrogue, is back in attendance, along with our 3 lovely Rosebuds, whom we are introducing this year.
Keep an eye on our facebook page for the introduction of our Rose contestants.
We ask that you book your ticket early to avoid the disappointment of missing out. We ask this as we do have to confirm numbers to the Hotel by Thursday for catering purposes. You can book your tickets here
We look forward to seeing you there on Saturday night.
Kieran
Canterbury Rose of Tralee SelectionWe are delighted to hold the Canterbury Rose of Tralee Selection 2024
It's an event not to be missed, come along and give our contestants your support.
See if your pick is the same as our Judges!
The winner of the Canterbury Rose of Tralee Selection will receive the Canterbury Rose Cup and Sash, along with flowers. They will then also fly to Invercargill in May, to compete in the NZ Regional Finals, all expenses paid. If successful at the NZ Regional Finals, they will fly all expenses paid to Tralee in Ireland for the International Rose of Tralee Festival in August. All proceeds of this event will go towards helping our Rose get to the next stage of the national finals.
Date and Time: Saturday 20 April 2024 at 6:15pm
Place: Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Burnside, Christchurch 8053
Cost: $50 Adult - Book your tickets here
Canterbury Rose SelectionWinnie Bergin
"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."
Winnie Bergin's Funeral Details
Easter Sunday March 31st
Members will have seen our Easter Sunday event promoted in our Newsletter at the beginning of the month
We will now be opening up ticket sales to the rest of the public from tomorrow.
Due to hall capacity, tickets are limited.
Come join us for an Easter Sunday breakfast and then let the kids loose for an Easter Egg Hunt
We will be cooking up sausage and egg baps and have your regular continental breakfast cereals and toast/spreads available, along with Tea and Coffee. Afterwards, we will have an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. There will also be craft and colouring in activities.
It's a chance to get the kids out of the house and to have a bit of craic.
See you there!
Easter Sunday
Date and Time:
Sun 31st March at 10am -12pm.
Place: Irish Society Hall 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon 8024
Cost: $12 Adult / $5 Child
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