Waikato Irish Society

Incorporated 1984

The Waikato Irish society is an inclusive organisation which endeavors to connect Irish people throughout the Waikato and showcase our Irish heritage within the community.

Incorpoated 1984

We are a registered incorporated society since 1984

100+ Members

We're proud to have over 100 members in our society

Inclusive

We welcome Friends of Ireland from all cultures & heritiage

A great night was has at The Cook, Hamilton East, a fundraising event for a very worthy organisation


The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust


A big thank you to the local businesses who sponsored spot prizes

Fonterra 
The Escapist
Sky City Bowl & Social 
Confinement 
Hamilton Lego User Group - Brick Show


Waikato Irish Society Community Morning

Friday 15th August

Hamilton Marist Rugby Club,

147 Old Farm Road, Hamilton.

Look forward to seeing you there,9-12pm

Come and join us for the morning, catch up with the Irish community while having a cup of tea or coffee, from the Irish mammies to our retired folks, all welcome !

Great night welcoming the Irish Ambassador

Jane Connolly to the Waikato

Lots of fun in December

A great day had by all at the annual Halloween party !!

GAA Championships

We had the New Zealand 2024 Rose of Tralee Keely O'Grady visit us while our

 Naomh Críostóir GAA - Waikato NZ


hosted the Waikato champs down at Hamilton Marist rugby grounds.


A great weekend was had by all !!!



Congratulations to Naomh Criostoir GAA for hosting a great weekend of GAA !!

Special mention to Norrie Mailer from Light & Motion Photography for capturing the atmosphere of the day, please visit his facebook page for more photographs.

Waikato Irish Society

We hope you can join us

The Waikato Irish Society aims to provide a community & network for Friends of Ireland located in the greater Waikato region. We network through regular social gatherings, music, gaelic sports, dancing & farming.

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