The Irish Division of the Caravan Club had its origins away back in 1940 when a group of people held a series of meetings in the Central Hotel, Dublin. From these meetings the Centre for Ireland was formed on 21st November 1940. Mr W S Keating was elected Chairman and Mr J Irvine Hon Sec.
The first recorded outing was a trip to Shanganagh Castle, Co Dublin on 31st August 1941. It was attended by sixty people from all over Ireland. Their entertainment consisted of a Scavenger Hunt and a Children’s Sports. The day was rounded off with a dinner and informal dance.
In January 1947 the Executive Committee in London granted Divisional status to Ireland. In the absence of a constitution it was agreed to adopt the title Irish Division at a Special General Meeting held in May 1947 but to carry on business under centre rules.At the 1954 AGM of the Irish Division and with centres then formed and operating in Ulster, Munster and Leinster the committee of the Irish Division was instructed to prepare a draft constitution.
The First Irish Division National Rally comprising of all three centres was held at Rostrevor in 1955.The Irish Division Council is composed of three representatives of each of the three Centres – Leinster, Ulster and Munster.The Council meets five times per year and its chairmanship rotates between the Centres, as does the hosting of the National Rally.
