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    WOMEN LEADING CHANGE – International Women’s Day Event in Dublin’s North Inner City

    Thu, 5 Mar 12:00 AM

    • Handball Alley

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    WOMEN LEADING CHANGE – International Women’s Day Event in Dublin’s North Inner City. Supported by Dublin City Council.  Date: Thursday, 5th March Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm Venue: Handball Alley, Sackville Avenue, Ballybough, Dublin D03 P6E5 Admission: Free – No booking required Dublin’s North Inner City will come alive this International Women’s Day as the…

    WOMEN LEADING CHANGE – International Women’s Day Event in Dublin’s North Inner City. Supported by Dublin City Council. 
    Date: Thursday, 5th March
    Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
    Venue: Handball Alley, Sackville Avenue, Ballybough, Dublin D03 P6E5
    Admission: Free – No booking required
    Dublin’s North Inner City will come alive this International Women’s Day as the community comes together for WOMEN LEADING CHANGE, a powerful celebration of women who are shaping a fairer, more compassionate Ireland.
    Taking place at the Ballybough Handball Centre, this inspiring event will feature a dynamic panel of women from advocacy, broadcasting, music, and community leadership. The day is proudly sponsored by Dublin City Council. 
    Guest Speakers & Special Guests
    • Vera Twomey – National advocate for fair access to medical cannabis and the driving force behind the introduction of #AvasProtocol in Ireland. Author of “For Ava: An Incurable Illness, A Reluctant Activist, An Ongoing Campaign”.
    • Nikki Hayes – Broadcaster and recovery advocate. Author of “Crying Into the Saucepan”.
    • Mary Byrne – Singer and X Factor finalist
    • Mary Gavin – Local resident, Special Guest MC, and Nollaig na mBan winner

     

    Event Host
    The event will be hosted by Muraed Hughes, broadcaster with Dublin City FM and presenter of Ceol agus Craic (Sundays, 1pm–2pm).
    Event Theme
    WOMEN LEADING CHANGE highlights the strength, resilience, and leadership of women who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Through storytelling, discussion, and celebration, the event will honour women who lead with courage and compassion.
    This is a community-focused, inclusive event open to all. Come along to celebrate, connect, and be inspired.
    Quotes:
    Vera Twomey “I am really looking forward to meeting many of the inspirational inner city mothers who supported me on my journey for my daughter Ava’s to access medication”
    Nikki Hayes “Rockbottom didn’t break me -it shaped me.  Being able to use my darkest moments to help others and find their path to recovery is the most amazing gift I could ever receive”
    Mary Byrne “I am looking forward to speaking about my journey from the Tesco till to X Factor and life in Ballyfermot for a single mum – Women leading change is a great title for this event”

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