A chara,

Dear Officers, County Delegates & Associations,
greetings to you all and hope you have been enjoying a happy and safe summer, whether at home or further afield. The September meeting of the CICA London will take place at the London Irish Centre, Camden on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 8pm. A full agenda will be posted soon.

Upcoming dates of events for your diary:

London Irish Vintage Rally 2025 will be held Sunday 7 September 2025 at the Tir chonaill Gaels Gaa Grounds, Greenford, London UB 6 ONZ. Gates open at 12.00 noon until 7.00pm. Main stage line up features Derek Ryan, Hungry Grass, Slim Attraction & Johnny McGovern. Entry fees on the day: £15.00. OAP over 65 £10. Wheelchair users & U16’s (accompanied) are free of charge. Entrance includes a Souvenir Programme Book for the occasion.

Everyone is very welcome and all proceeds go to very notable charities. A fantastic display of stalls, machinery and Vintage Cars along with a wide range of options for eating and drinking. The Council of Irish County Associations will have a stall at the Event throughout the Day and we welcome volunteers to come along and join us throughout the afternoon.

Limerick Association London Commemoration Event and Social on Sunday 14 September 2025 in Kilburn and Kensal Green. After a 4 year absence, we welcome back the Limerick Association London and congratulations on their newly elected committee and reformed Association. The Limerick Association will host their event commencing with Mass at the Sacred Heart Church, Quex Road at 12.00 noon, followed by a visit to Kensal Green Cemetery, Harrow Rd W10 4RA for a special Commemoration service honouring 2 Legendary Limerick natives, GAA legend Sean Og Hanley from Kilfinane and Ms Catherine Hayes Bushnell the renowned Opera singer from Limerick City. The Commemoration will conclude with a Limerick Association London Social at the Mazenod Social Club Kilburn, commencing at 4.00 pm featuring a buffet, raffle, special guests and music by Declan Gaynor’. Tickets are £10 and available at the Mazenod Social club at the Bar or by contacting Association Secretary John Giltenan: Mobile: 07956 855957

Sincerest Condolences are extended to the family of the late Con Dee and to the Limerick Association London members on his recent passing. Con was a very prominent and long time member of the Limerick Association, in his role as Chairperson and also a highly regarded Gael with his involvement with the Dulwich Harps GAA club. Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral mass on Monday 8 September at 11.00 am at the Holy Ghost R.C. Church, 27 Nightingale Square, Balham, London SW12 8QJ followed by burial at Wandsworth Cemetery, 32 Magdalene Rd, SW18 3ER with a reception afterwards at the Avalon, 16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB.

Congratulations to Chris O’Hara, Secretary of the Leitrim Association London & colleagues on their recent successful Fundraiser for the Michael Sobell Hospice completing a cycle from Northwood in London to Wexford. All donations are very truly appreciated. If you wish to donate to this amazing charitable event please visit the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/pg-fundraising-1730814039376.

Here are a few Future Events not to be missed:
Icap the Mental health charity supporting the Irish Community will be holding ‘AN IRISH SHINDIG’ at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, London on Thursday 25 September 2025 featuring Nathan Carter, The Two Canoes, The Reels and Colin Andrew. All all proceeds go to Icap. Tickets are available by visiting www.electricballroom.co.uk

Council of Irish County Associations London Annual Quiz Night on Friday 3 October 2025 at the Mazenod Social Club, Kilburn, NW6 4LS commencing at 8pm. Team of 4 Entry £5 per person. The Quiz Master will be Lucia Butler. The Donie Egan Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the victorious team and prizes for the runners up as well as a raffle on the night.

London Wexford Association Annual Buffet Dance will be held 11 October 2025 at the Mazenod Social Club, Kilburn, NW6 4LS. A great evening not to be missed! For further information and tickets please contact Lucia Butler: Mobile 07932 849 667

The Green Curtain Theatre in cooperation with CICA London will present the production of the play ‘The Irish Passport’ at the London Irish Centre, Camden, NW1 9XB on Friday 17 October 2025 at 7.30pm. Further details and tickets information will be available in the near future.

Kind Regards to you all and look forward to seeing you in the near future at one or many of the upcoming events.

Yours sincerely,

John Giltenan
Hon Secretary CICA London
Mobile: 07956 855957
Email: johnglimerick@gmail.com