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The Monthly Blog You Didn’t Know You Needed (from Your Community Liaison Officer)

Dia dhuit, Kia ora,

Well, would you look at that – I’m nearly two months into the job as your Community Liaison Officer and what a whirlwind it’s been! Time flies when you’re figuring out where the coffee lives and how to spell “liaison” without checking three times (still a work in progress, honestly).

After the Easter break, I decided to kick off my tenure with a bang by organising my very first event – all by myself, thank you very much. Slightly terrifying? Yes. But I figured between my event experience and blind optimism, I could pull it off. And thus, the Mother’s Day Cookie & Crafting morning was born.

May I Muse?May I Muse?

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A Quiet Love - Irish Documentary

We’re delighted to share the exciting news that the Irish documentary A Quiet Love will have its World Premiere at this year’s Doc Edge Festival and will be screened in Christchurch on 19th July at Lumiére Cinemas.

A Quiet Love is an intimate and moving film that follows three Deaf couple as they share their extraordinary love stories, through sign language: a decades-long forbidden romance across a religious divide, an LGBTQI+ couple navigating parenthood with Deaf and hearing children, and a Deaf boxer and his hearing partner facing a life-altering choice. A cinematic celebration of resilience, connection, and enduring love; featuring an immersive soundscape, A Quiet Love offers a beautiful insight into the world of Irish Deaf people. It is Ireland’s first feature film in Irish Sign Language, produced by a Deaf and hearing team and directed by award-winning filmmaker Garry Keane (In the Shadow of Beirut).

As this is an Irish story rooted in love, identity, and connection, we would love if members of the Irish community in Aotearoa would come along to support this film and celebrate the love stories of a community that are rarely represented on screen.

Click this link to buy tickets, a special concession price for the Christchurch Irish Club

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Tickets are limited for this so get in quick!

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This weekend is the biggest weekend of the year for the Christchurch Irish Society — and we’d love to celebrate it with you! Join us for a very special evening co-hosted with the New Zealand Rose of Tralee as we proudly present Meet the Roses — a night filled with entertainment, music, laughter, and Irish spirit.

It’s a highlight of the Rose weekend, and we’d really love to see our members there showing their support. Your presence truly makes a difference.

Tickets are still available, but sales close Wednesday 21st May, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable night!

📅 Friday 23rd May
📍 Addington Events Centre, 75 Jack Hinton Drive
⏰ Doors open 6:00pm | Start time 6:30pm
👗 Dress: Semi-formal
🎟 Tickets: $40.00 Adults

On the night, the Roses will take to the stage with their performance pieces — always a crowd favourite. Guests will enjoy shared plates throughout the evening, a cash bar for refreshments, and the lively sounds of the D’Blarney Duo to carry the celebration.

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Let’s fill the room with familiar faces and community spirit — if you’re able to attend, we’d be thrilled to have you there!

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Once in a lifetime chance to meet our International Rose of Tralee

Keely O'Grady

 

Join Us for an Information and Q&A Evening with Keely at the Christchurch Irish Club!

This special fundraising event will support the Canterbury Rose Selection.

Join Keely as she shares her inspiring journey of being crowned the International Rose of Tralee. This is your opportunity to ask Keely questions about her experience and gain valuable insight into what it’s like to represent New Zealand as a Rose of Tralee candidate.

 

When: Saturday, April 5th, 7:00 PM
Where: 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
Cost: $15

We’d love to see you there!

Get your tickets HERE

 

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Just a wee reminder that Canterbury GAA are kicking off FREE Kids GAA training sessions every Sunday at 10:30am, down on the Spreydon Domain. 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon. Bring the kids down, and get yourselves a wee treat while the shop is open from 10am-12pm.

 

Kids of all ages and stages are Welcome. We want to thank the Canterbury GAA team and the parents who put their own time and effort into providing free fun sessions for the kids. An absolutely brilliant opportunity for parents to catch up, and the kids to get out of the house and learn skills and drills.

 

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Irish Comedians '3 Bucks Left' Announce their first ever Australia & New Zealand Tour for March 2025

 

We have been offered discounted tickets for this Comedy event by the Australian touring company organising this show.

Use Promo Code: XXX for 20% off tickets. Get your tickets here!

 

Where: A Rolling Stone

When: Thursday 13th March at 7pm


Get ready for a night of laughter and unforgettable comedy as legendary Irish group ‘3 Bucks Left’ bring their raucous show down under in March 2025! With very special guest, the legendary Martin Maloney AKA Eddie Durkan.


Whether you’re a long-time fan, or new to the world of 3 Bucks Left, this show promises to be a side-splitting experience you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends and family for a night full of laughs, banter, and the kind of comedy that will have you talking for weeks.

 

 

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