A message to all on Brigid's day
February 1, 2021
Today, February 1st marks Brigid's Day
We're making February all about Brigid – an opportunity for us at the Friends of Ireland, alongside the Embassy of Ireland, to join the global Irish diaspora to celebrate the talent and creativity of wahine, mná, women living throughout Aotearoa.
We are very excited to be launching the initiative on the Friends of Ireland platform, which will aim to showcase the journeys, stories, work, and ambitions of Friends of Ireland women currently living in Aotearoa.
A message for Friends of Ireland from Uachtarán Michael D. Higgins,
President of Ireland on Brigid's Day.
Comhghairdeas to Katie TaylorNew
September Fundraiser In order to continue the work we do we are delighted to be collaborating with Auckland Irish Club to hold a fundraising Quiz Night on September 11th at 6.30pm. The kitchen will be open from 5.00pm. It is free entry and there will be raffles throughout the night so bring your cash. If you can't make this date, please consider making a donation using the link HERE.
How many of you whakapapa to Ireland? Are there similarities between the Irish and Māori stories? A love of rugby? Storytelling? Language revitalisation? A shared history of colonisation and resistance? In the link below you can watch as Moana travels to Ireland, the homeland of her mother’s whānau, to discover just how similar the Māori and Irish cultures really are in a special full-length episode. Funded and supported by Te Māngai Pāho and Whakaata Māori. Watch the full episode here
