Christchurch Irish Society

08/10/2026

The Christchurch Irish Society are excited for the next Theo and G Barndance this Friday evening from 7.30pm for their very popular Ceilidh's! Theo and G Barndance Duo are set to raise the rafters with their community barn dance/ Ceilidh. Come along this Friday, 9th October at 7.30pm. A great Family night, Comfortable footwear is a must. See less

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07/10/2026

🎃👻 Join us for a fang-tastic afternoon of spooky tunes, games and treats at our Banshee Ball this Oíche Shamhna. 👻🎃

To ensure the kids don't miss out, make sure to reserve your spot via the link below as spots are limited.

So, gather the wee ones, get the costumes on and come along for a nice afternoon of music, games, and great company. 😀

https://events.humanitix.com/oiche-shamhna-kids-party?_gl=1*1xxkyhe*_gcl_au*MTc1NTE1OTk0NC4xNzkxMTgyNDI0*_ga*NzY1NDI5MTIzLjE3OTExODI0MjY.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3OTEzNTYwNjgkbzUkZzEkdDE3OTEzNTgzNjMkajU4JGwwJGgw

04/10/2026

🕊️ RIP Kaylin O’Hanlon Geary

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Kaylin O’Hanlon Geary from Aghnaha, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, who has sadly died suddenly and unexpectedly in New Zealand.

Kaylin, who was just 22, has been remembered as a beautiful and kind person, with friends and loved ones sharing their heartbreak at her sudden passing.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her parents Adrian and Clare, her sister Emma, brother Tom, grandparents, extended family and all of Kaylin’s many friends at this incredibly difficult time.

May Kaylin rest in eternal peace. 🕊️❤️

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

20/09/2026

Our good friends are running a fiddle workshop, if you know of any budding fiddlers please register

20/09/2026

Hi there!

We’re reaching out from Antarctic Heritage Trust. We’re currently looking for a young person from Ireland, aged 18–30 and currently residing in New Zealand, to join our Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to the Ross Sea region of Antarctica in January 2027.

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, the young Irish person selected will join participants from across New Zealand, the UK and the US, representing these countries’ governance contribution to the Trust over the last four decades.

For the Irish opportunity, applicants would need to be currently living in New Zealand and intend to remain in New Zealand for at least 12 months.

Applications are currently open, and we’d love to encourage more young Irish people living in New Zealand to apply for this unique opportunity! Please note that applications close on 4 October 2026.

We thought we’d reach out as this may be something you’d like to highlight across your community and networks here in New Zealand.

If you’re interested in sharing the opportunity, we’d be very happy to provide any additional information, imagery or social media content you might need.

You can also find more information about the expedition and eligibility on our website: https://inspiringexplorers.co.nz/

Thanks so much!

To celebrate Antarctic Heritage Trust’s 40th Anniversary in 2027, a group of young people will journey to Antarctica's Ross Sea region

05/09/2026

On behalf of the Christchurch Irish Society, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kylee Dillane who has finished her role as Community liaison officer on Friday. Kylee has successfully run a number of events over the last couple of years and we will miss her input, as Kylee, Liam and the Family return to Ireland.
We wish you all the best for the future.

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02/09/2026

Christchurch Mckenna’s GAA is having a registration Day this Sunday 6th September in Paddy McNaughtons from 2-4pm.

Come down, get registered and get your free pint.

New players welcome as always.

See you there.

28/08/2026

24/08/2026

Applications close THIS Friday for our Community Liaison Officer Position, if you are passionate about our fabulous Irish Community in Christchurch then get your application in!

Send CV & Cover Letter to Kiernan at [email protected]