KWC News

Kilcooley Women’s Centre Shared Island Building Bridges Across the Island Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Bangor, Ards and North Down Kilcooley Women’s Centre was proud this week to welcome a visiting delegation from Dún Laoghaire as part of our Cross Border Shared Island engagement — work that is linking business, community and statutory partners to […]

Communities Minister Visits Harps Project Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons MLA Visits KWC Harp Project Kilcooley Women’s Centre was delighted to welcome Gordon Lyons MLA, Minister for Communities, to the Old Market House in Bangor to see our harp project in action and the impact of his Departmental funding for local women. The Minister visited

KWC Meet Minister Helen McEntee at Dublin’s Iveagh House Kilcooley Womne’s Centre were delighted to be invited to a meeting at the historic Iveagh House in Dublin, where Alison Blayney met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee TD to formally recognise the Centre’s successful Strategic Partnership bid with the Department of Foreign Affairs and

New Class Teaser – Learn the Bodhran Page under construction Details on location and times of sessions to be confirmed.

KWC Celebrates Eid 2026 On March 21, 2026 and 2nd April 2026, Kilcooley Women’s Centre brought the community together at the Old Market House and the Queens Hall in Ards for two vibrant Eid al Fitr celebrations, marking the end of Ramadan with incredible food donated by local hospitality businesses, traditional music and dance, henna

Bangor Remembers – Poppy Installation – Lets Get Knitting! We are working with our talented team of creatives to design the Poppy Installation.  Our wonderful craft tutor Elaine Munn has recommended the patterns below to create a range of poppies to create an interesting and varied field of poppies.  Please download the pattern and when

Shamrockin ! Happy St Patricks Day 2026 from KWC Our St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Old Market House on Friday the 13th March was a wonderful showcase of local talent, culture, and community spirit. The day came alive with the beautiful harmonies of the Uka-ladies our Ukulele group, led by the fantastic Ray who

KWC Launch ‘Under One Roof’ Equality for Women of Ards & North Down Campaign Page under construction please come back soon!

KWC Mentoring and Networking for Women in Community Leadership, Ards & North Down KWC Team Visit Portaferry – Planning Partnerships Page is under construction please come back soon !

KWC at DFC Celebration in Ballymena Celebrating Success: KWC Represents the Bangor NRP at Department for Communities Capital Projects Celebration Event in Ballymena Representatives from Kilcooley Women’s Centre had the privilege of attending the Department for Communities Capital Projects celebration event, held in the ECOS Centre in Ballymena. It was an afternoon of inspiration,  hosted