Asian & Irish Community Connect

18/08/2026

Join the Conversation 🌏 and everyone is welcome.

Our very own Gonchigkhand Byambaa will be speaking about the mission of Asian & Irish Community Connect (AICC) and the importance of celebrating and embracing our dual identities.

Through active civic participation, arts, culture and community connection, we can create spaces where people feel seen, valued and empowered, and build stronger futures together.

Akidwa thank you for invite and we are excited to be part of meaningful participation

03/08/2026

We were delighted to meet wonderful Keeva O'Reilly.

A heartfelt thank you to her and her team for their valuable support. We are delighted to share that we have received applications for the Company Secretary position.

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors or becoming involved in one of subcommittees, we warmly encourage you to check out the available opportunities and get involved.

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your skills, experience, and ideas while helping to shape the future of our organisation.

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29/07/2026

Conradh na Gaeilge thank you so much for creating the learning space for us. We enjoyed every moment of it.

Indeed, today was the perfect day to start learning Irish.

Thank you all and let's keep on learning, networking and supporting each other.

See you all soon again.

29/07/2026

Asian & Irish Community Connect is delighted to partner with the Céad Míle Fáilte project.

We are grateful for the opportunity. This is our new chapter forward for language inclusion.

Conradh na Ghaeilge's Céad Míle Fáilte project is delighted to provide fully funded Irish Language classes for our new communities. The classes will be fun, interactive, and relaxed, and will offer an opportunity to socialize with others.

https://ceadmilefailte.ie/

29/07/2026

Company Secretary

AICC is seeking a voluntary Company Secretary. The company secretary provides governance, administrative and financial oversight to the Board. You will help ensure that AICC complies with its legal obligations and maintains clear, accurate and transparent financial and governance records. Ensure accurate minutes are kept.

We are seeking someone with:

1. Experience in governance, administration, finance, accounting or a related area.
2. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Confidence in reviewing budgets and financial records.
4. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
5. An interest in intercultural connections and community development.

Board Meetings and Commitment

The Board normally meets FOUR times per year, with additional meetings arranged when necessary. Meetings are held in a hybrid format.

This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with AICC’s policies.

Please apply through the link, and support and training will be available. When required.
https://www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacancy/company-secretary-129

28/07/2026

We are delighted to attend our the first membership meeting with INAR - Irish Network Against Racism

At Asian & Irish Community Connect support, appreciate Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) policies and looking forward to learning from and working together with all membership organisations.

22/07/2026

Today, we held the final workshop in our Telling Your Stories: An Arts-Led Literacy Programme for Refugees and Migrants series.

Led by artist and architect Muhammad Achour, participants explored basic urban-planning concepts and learned simple drawing techniques before taking a short walk to Mountjoy Square Park. Inspired by the park’s unique Georgian history, they observed the space and developed their own creative ideas for making it more welcoming, playful and inclusive.

The designs were experimental but the workshop gave participants an opportunity to:

* Practise English through discussion and presentation

* Learn about local history and urban planning

* Share ideas and work creatively with others

* Build confidence to participate in conversations about public spaces

We are also delighted that artworks created throughout the programme will be presented at an upcoming community exhibition. More details will be announced soon—stay tuned!

A huge thank you to Muhammad, all our participating artists and everyone who joined us throughout this wonderful programme.

This project was delivered by Crosscare, in partnership with Asian & Irish Community Connect, with support from the Collaboration and Innovation Fund 2026 under Adult Literacy for Life.

19/07/2026

Great energy at our Asian&Irish Community Connect board meeting yesterday.

Our board members came together to review and approve key policies moving forward. Director Meishan Zhang shared an inspiring update on our quarterly activities and impact its great momentum to build on.

The best part is the meeting rolled straight into a barbecue with volunteers who joined us afterward.
The good food and good company after a productive session is blessing.

Grateful for our board, our director, and volunteers who shows up to make this community stronger.

Especial thanks to our chair person Basira Paigham for the leading the policies and governance.

Thank you all.

15/07/2026

Soft, colourful, and wonderfully calming!

Today we welcomed participants to our Meditative Wool Felting Workshop, led by the talented Jinny Ly.

Armed with 20 colourful wools, warm soapy water, and a little imagination, participants rolled, rubbed, and shaped soft wool into beautiful felted creations. It was amazing to see how simple fibres turned into unique works of art!

A huge thank you to Jinny Ly for sharing the magic of wool felting, and to everyone who came along and made the afternoon so much fun. We loved seeing all your colourful creations! 💙

This workshop is part of Telling Your Stories: An Arts-Led Literacy Programme for Refugees and Migrants, delivered by Crosscare and Asian & Irish Community Connect with support from the Collaboration and Innovation Fund through Adult Literacy for Life (SOLAS).

14/07/2026

This afternoon, participants joined architect Muhammad Achour for our second "Re-imagine Your Play Space" workshop.

The session began with an introduction to basic urban planning concepts and simple drawing techniques before we took a short walk to King's Inns Park. Participants explored the park, observed how people interact with the space, learned about its rich history, including the historic King's Inns and the famous Hungry Tree.

Back in the classroom, participants created their own experimental redesigns of the park. Rather than producing real development proposals, the exercise encouraged them to consider how a public space can be reimagined while respecting its historical character and cultural significance. Through the design process, they developed observation, sketching, and critical thinking skills, while exploring ways to make public spaces more inclusive, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.

The workshop also gave participants the chance to practise English through discussion, teamwork, and presenting their ideas. One participant shared that, after the workshop, she would feel more confident taking part in future public consultations about community development. For us, this is exactly what the programme is about, not only building creative and language skills, but also helping migrants feel confident to share their ideas and become more involved in their local communities.

A huge thank you to Muhammad Achour for another inspiring workshop, and to Crosscare for hosting us.

This workshop is part of Telling Your Stories: An Arts-Led Literacy Programme for Refugees and Migrants, delivered by Asian & Irish Community Connect in partnership with Crosscare, with support from the Collaboration and Innovation Fund (Adult Literacy for Life).