The 11th triennial conference of the Associated Countrywomen of the World (ACWW) opens at the RDS in Dublin.
Officially, 250 delegates from 46 countries were in attendance at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Ballsbridge Dublin. However, it is estimated that the actual attendance figure will be close to three thousand by tomorrow.
Taoiseach Sean Lemass addressed the conference and reinforced the government's commitment to the role of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) in Irish society and support for their spirit of fostering a spirit of cooperation for women in rural life. This further reinforced the theme of the conference of 'Working Together’.
He talks about the role of the Irish farm in Irish society and how a well-run farm is supported by a competent housewife,
Lending a helping hand to her partner in the farm enterprise.
Proceedings are led by the President of the ACWW Mrs Van Beekhoff and the President of the ICA Mrs Nora Burton.
Mrs Van Beekhoff comments that the conference will enable members from around the world to work together in different ways.
President Éamon de Valera is also in attendance.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 15 September 1965. The reporter is Mike Burns.
