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Thank You to all who attended our Kid's Christmas Party on Sunday 3rd December.
A very special Thank You to everyone who helped out and volunteered their time to make sure that this was a fun and enjoyable day for all. We can not do this without you, and we really appreciate your time and effort.
It was absolutely roasting and I'm sure some went away a bit sun-kissed. There were a few buckets of water thrown on the bouncy castles throughout the day to keep the kids cool, and many Ice creams devoured. A very fun Santa made an appearance with books for all the children, which they loved! We ended the party with a lollie scramble so the kids could go home on a sugar high, of course. It was a fun, relaxed day and we hope everyone who came along enjoyed themselves.
Thank you
Kid's Christmas Party
Roll-Up UPDATE:
Kieran and Delwyn have come down with Covid but fortunately, and thankfully, Chef Mark McCracken has stepped forward to run Roll-Up this Friday 1st December.
Thank You Mark for putting your hand up to do this, we really appreciate you!
Thank you to everyone who has come along to Roll-Up during the year, we have thoroughly enjoyed your company.
The last Roll-Up of 2023 will be Dec 15th.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Roll-Up UpdateKid's Christmas Day - THIS Sunday!
Bring the little ones, a picnic blanket and your water bottle
This Sunday 3rd Dec at 11am on the Spreydon Domain we will be having our Kids Christmas Party. It's a chance for the kids to run about and let off some steam, while the parents can enjoy a coffee and have the craic.
11am til 2pm. 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
We would appreciate any help packing up that parents/caregivers can spare.
For more information click here
Kids Christmas Day 2023
Some of our past events of 2023
We have also held Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner, Mothers and Fathers Day craft mornings, The Canterbury Rose of Tralee, In honour of Christy Dignam and Sinead O'Connor, Halloween and The Rugby World Cup games on the big screen.
Along with some of our more prestigious events such as hosting the launch of the te reo Maori translation of Brian Friel's 'Translations' which, Charlie McConalogue, The Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine from Ireland, and the Irish Ambassador, Jane Connolly, attended.
We also celebrated our 75th Anniversary this year, so a big year for us!
Easter 2023
St Patricks Day 2023
Matariki
The new website for the Christchurch Irish Society has been launched
During his journey back to Ireland, Denis O'Regan made history as this is the first website he has launched whilst flying. It was while he was visiting his grandchildren and son Brendan he was brought along as a guest to the club rugby breakfasts.
Denis worked aboard the enormous Emirates Airbus A380 during the second 14-hour leg from Sydney to Dubai. After Eoghan O'Sullivan changed the required settings Denis completed the smooth transition seamlessly replacing the previous website with the new one whilst connected to the aircraft's Internet connection.
One of the smart functions of the website is that new articles featured on the home page will automatically be emailed to society members.
Denis launches the website from 40,000 feet!The website has a major facelift
Living in West Cork - Ireland, Denis O'Regan is currently over visiting his son (and member) Brendan and the grandchildren.
During his spare time Denis put together a new website for the society.
Denis says...
"I became aware there was a request to update the website and after my welcome at the rugby breakfasts wanted to give something back."
Denis O'Regan - Web Developer