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Living an Empowered Life at every Age & Stage: Workshop

28 April 2024

Two of our members have joined forces to create an exceptional and enlightening workshop, utilising their expertise in their respective fields. This collaborative effort aims to raise funds for Tadhg.

 

Anne Jordan and Imelda Curtin will be running 'Living an Empowered Life at every Age & Stage'. This one is for the ladies, it will be focusing on:

  • Overwhelmed to Empowered: 3 Steps to Gain Control in Difficult Situations.
  • Navigating Menopause with Grace & Resilience.

 

Date: Saturday 25th May  

Time: 9:00am – 12pm  

Venue: Christchurch Irish Society, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 

Cost: $27 per person (all proceeds go to Tadgh Giles and his Family)

 

Tadhg is a 10yr old member of the Irish Society who suffered a life changing brain injury in september, you can read his story here.

 

This is an informative workshop not to be missed, you can book your tickets here!


 

Living an Empowered Life WorkshopLiving an Empowered Life Workshop

 

NEW SHIPMENT of Irish goods!!!

28 April 2024

We have a mouth watering shipment of goodies all ready for purchase!

 

If you do not want to miss out on your favourite treats from home then make sure you come down to the clubrooms and get the goods.

 

The shop is open this Friday with our Club Night 5pm - 7:30pm.


 

New ShipmentNew Shipment

 

Congratulations to the Winners of the Canterbury Rose Selection

28 April 2024

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

 

Canterbury Rose Selection 2024 - This Saturday 20th April

17 April 2024

Good Morning to you all

 

We're counting the days down to our big Event of the Year - the Canterbury Rose of Tralee Selection 2024.

 

May I ask if you haven't booked your ticket yet, to do so as we need to confirm numbers with the Commodore Airport Hotel, please see the link here.

 

If you need a hand to book your ticket, please contact us on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - and we will sort this out for you.

 

We have 3 lovely contestants in Whitney, Emily and Keely, accompained by 3 lovely Rosebuds: Roisin, Caiohme & Hannah who are all excited about the big night ahead.

 

Our host - Commodore Airport Hotel warmly welcomes you to this years Canterbury Rose of Tralee Selection.

 

We all look forward to seeing you this Saturday night - don't delay on getting those tickets as you may miss out.

 

Regards

 

Kieran


 

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Meet Our Canterbury Rose of Tralee Contestants for 2024

16 April 2024

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!

 

 


 

 

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Canterbury Rose of Tralee Selection 2024

14 April 2024

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 


 

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