Christchurch Irish Society Incorporated

The purpose of the Society is to promote and celebrate all aspects of Irish culture: (a) Encourage the celebration of friendship and camaraderie amongst those of Irish birth or descent and all others who possess a love of Ireland and its culture (b) Encourage the strengthening of relationships between the peoples of Ireland and New Zealand (c) Promote Irish dancing, music, literature, songs and language, and other aspects of Irish culture (d) Found, organise and donate prizes for competitions which advance and support the promotion of Irish Culture through dance, singing, playing of musical instruments, poetry, writing and literature.