New cultural organization aims to preserve heritage and unite diaspora community across Ireland
The Kottarakkara Ireland Association (KIA), a cultural organization for residents of Kottarakkara now living in Ireland, was officially established on November 1, 2025, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day celebrations.
The inaugural meeting took place in Dublin, where members unanimously elected the governing body for 2025-26. The organization aims to preserve Kottarakkara’s cultural heritage in the diaspora while providing a platform for mutual support and community engagement.
Leadership Vision
President-elect Sen Baby stated KIA’s primary objective is uniting Kottarakkara residents across Ireland and transmitting the region’s unique culture to younger generations. He expressed confidence that through collective activities, the association will become an active presence within Ireland’s broader Indian-origin community.
2025-26 Office Bearers
Executive Leadership:
- President: Sen Baby (Adamstown)
- Vice President: John Jacob (Navan)
- Secretary: Manoj John (Athy)
- Joint Secretary: Smitha Isaac (Navan)
- Treasurer: Matthews Abraham (Carlow)
Key Coordinators:
- Cultural Coordinators: Pinky Aprem (Adamstown) and Manoj John (Tallaght)
- Event Coordinator: Cini Matthews (Carlow)
- Media Coordinator: Jim John (Lucan)
Executive Committee Members:
- Beena Varghese (Athy)
- Sab John (Adamstown)
- Leji Chacko (Tallaght)
- Blessy Baby (Lucan)
Community Platform
KIA aims to provide a common platform for Kottarakkara residents to cooperate during both celebrations and crises, strengthening social bonds across geographic distances. The organization joins numerous regional associations serving Ireland’s Indian-origin community, including the recently active Waterford Malayali Association and Malayalis in City West (MIC).
Membership Information
Those interested in joining KIA or seeking further information can contact General Secretary Manoj John at +353 83 458 6586.
Various Indian-origin organizations and community members across Ireland have congratulated the new committee on the association’s formation.
The launch on Kerala Piravi Day—commemorating Kerala state’s formation in 1956—holds symbolic significance for the cultural preservation mission central to KIA’s objectives.