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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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The Christchurch Irish Society are excited for the next Theo and G Barndance this Friday evening for their very popular Ceilidh's!

 

 Friday 28th February at 7pm

They have a great lineup of old and new dances. All taught. No experience needed. No partners needed.
 
Doors open 7pm. Dancing at 7:30pm.
Adults $10.
Children $5.
Families pay no more than $30

Comfortable footwear is a must. Click here for more details!

 

 

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On Sunday 2nd March. Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, a harpist and singer from Galway, is heading our way and doing her first Aotearoa NZ gig for the Christchurch Folk Music Club. Úna will also be giving a workshop in traditional Irish singing at 2pm on the same day.

 

2 March 2025 | 2pm – 4pm

  • Members $20
  • Non Members $25
  • Students (with ID) $5

Úna has been teaching formally and informally since her teens, and achieved a first class honours postgraduate degree in music education in the University of Limerick. She subsequently undertook specialised training in America, Canada, and Italy. Passionate about music education, she strives to make every class both highly effective, and fun!

 

Click here if you would like to join the workshop.

 

Things to bring to workshop:
A recording device, e.g. phone
Glasses to read lyrics
A drink of water / snack for break

 

Doors open 1.45pm
at Christchurch Irish Society
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon

 

 

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