Ireland China Education College (ICEC) Wins “Best Community Entry” at Bray St. Patrick’s Day Parade

09-April-25

Bray, Ireland – [09/04/2025] – Ireland China Education College (ICEC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the "Best Community Entry" at the Bray St. Patrick's Day Parade, marking a meaningful milestone in the school's first year of public engagement.

Representing ICEC at the award ceremony were members of the school's board of management team — Mr.Philip O'Reilly, Mr. Eamonn Medigan, and Dr. Tony Jie — alongside Guzheng performance teacher Ms. Wang Qian and student performer Zhang Zihan.

This award recognises ICEC's enthusiastic participation and outstanding cultural presentation during the parade, where students showcased traditional Chinese music and dance in a vibrant and inclusive celebration of community spirit.

“We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition,” said Dr. Tony Jie, Secretary of ICEC. “As a newly founded not-for-profit school in Bray, we are committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and supporting our local community through education and the arts.”