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The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995. Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to...

Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz!

Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come...

NWCI launches new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013

At the 40th Anniversary AGM, describing 2013 as 'a time of promising change, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council invited more Irish women to join with the NWCI and continue on the road to full...

Defects in draft abortion legislation must be addressed to protect women’s lives

Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In response to the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 last night Jacqueline Healy, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Since the publication of the Heads of Bill in April, the NWCI and many other organisations raised...

The Y Factor Needs a Volunteer to Support our Communications Work

Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The Y Factor Project, a youth initiative of the National Women's Council of Ireland is currently looking for a Volunteer to support our communications work as part of The Y Factor team.The Y Factor is an initiative of the...

Journey through the world of journalism & TV presenting with Keelin Shanley

Published: Monday, June 10, 2013

Ever wonder how TV presenters get to where they are? How they got started and whether or not being a woman was an advantage? Women on Air was wondering that too so we asked Morning Edition presenter Keelin Shanley to...

Making a Difference for All Children

Published: Monday, June 03, 2013

EDeNn, the Equality and Diversity in Early Childhood National Network in association with Start Strong is hosting a conference "Making a Difference for All Children" on 22 June 2013.Opening Address by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth AffairsKeynote Speaker...

Celebrating 40 Years of Feminism in Galway

Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Celebrating 40 Years of Feminism in Galway Women in the West of Ireland meet today, in an event hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to examine progress in women's rights since Ireland joined the EU 40 years ago in 1973, the...

Meet and chat with your female politicians in Leitrim and Sligo

Published: Monday, May 27, 2013

5050 North West & Sligo/Leitrim Positive Relations Projects are hosting a Meet & Chat with your Female Politicians This informal meeting will be an opportunity to talk directly to politicians in Sligo/Leitrim, hear about their experiences, discuss how we...

Group of organisations to raise common points and reservations regarding Protection of Life during P

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Group of organisations to raise common points and reservations regarding Protection of Life during Pregnancy BillFollowing the Oireachtas hearings with medical and legal experts on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, a group of 11 organisations not represented at the...

Speak up for Women’s Equality! NWCI celebrating 40 Years

Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The National Women's Council of Ireland will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 14 June 2013.Keynote speakers at the event will be: Dr Rhona Mahony - Master of the National Maternity Hospital Holles StreetCeri Goddard - Chief Executive Officer of the Fawcett...

Call for justice for the Bethany Home Survivors to be served

Published: Thursday, May 09, 2013

Plus, Breaking News: RTE PRIME TIME programme on Bethany Home Monday 13 May 2013Alliance from across Irish Society calls for Justice for Bethany Home SurvivorsAn alliance of 49 NGOs, trade Unions and academics have called on the Taoiseach to address the unfair...

Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics - One Family & Women for Election

Published: Wednesday, May 01, 2013

One Family and Women for Election will co-host the free seminar Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics on Tuesday 21 May 2013 in European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Registration with tea/coffee opens at 9.30am and the event runs...

National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes publication of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill

Published: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

In response to the publication of the Heads of the Bill on Protection of Life during Pregnancy, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We welcome that after 21 years of inaction, the government has finally proposed...

NWCI Information Brief on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill