Women’s Collective Ireland - Ronanstown

18/06/2026

Come down to see us this morning in SDCC Libraries NCL - North Clondalkin Library with our sister project Wci Liffey Valley at this year's Clondalkin Health & Wellbeing Showcase !!

Come and see what supports Clondalkin has to offer you from 11.00am to 3.00pm. There is loads happening here this morning!!

Supported by Clondalkin Health Project South Dublin County Partnership WCI Liffey Valley SDCC

17/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month – Identity & Unity Workshop 🌈

Today we were delighted to host a LGBTQI+ Information Workshop at Women’s Collective Ireland, Ronanstow as part of our Pride Month celebrations.

The workshop was facilitated by Collette O’Reilly from LGBT Ireland and provided a very informative and engaging learning experience. Participants explored the issues impacting the lives of LGBTQI+ people in Ireland today, grounded in research and lived experience.

The session created a safe and welcoming learning space for parents, families, community members, and anyone interested in inclusion and diversity. It was encouraging to see such positive engagement and meaningful discussion throughout the morning.

A huge thank you to LGBT Ireland, Collette, and everyone who attended and contributed to making this workshop such a success.

Women's Collective Ireland

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Yesterday at Rock the System we looked at inspiring female leaders in their industries and platforms in Ireland. We took note of their leadership insights with a particular interest on their unique value statements.

We discussed how their work, impact and lives, decision making and opportunity taking remains anchored in their value/mission statements.

Some examples were Clr Uruemu Adeniji - Ireland's first black female mayor. "I have a responsibility to reach people."

Bobbie Hickey - events & PR manager with Mobility Mojo. "Ask how you want people to feel in your presence."

Dr Joy Tendai Kangere - Barrister, lecturer, public speaker, writer and community advocate."Ubuntu - I am, because we are."

We also looked at the top 3 skills of adaptive leadership as described by equality and human rights expert Dr Lucy Michael.

"Believe in your infinite capacity to lead regardless of your authority."

This session leads us on to our final creative session which we are looking forward to next week. Women’s Collective Ireland

17/06/2026

Women’s Collective Ireland - Ronanstown Coordinator, Sinead Greaney Mahon had the pleasure of speaking at the European Gender Studies Network (UGEN) Annual Meeting yesterday at UCD Gender Studies UCD Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. Women's Collective Ireland National Programme Coodinator, Vivienne Glanville gave an overview of our work in the 17 communities around the country.

It was an opportunity to share insights from the Women, Gender and Social Justice Community/University Outreach Programme, and to discuss the work of our community partners Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB CDETB Adult Education Service, Crumlin Area and Centres Loreto Centre Crumlin as part of a truly reciprocal partnership model.

Both Beatrice Hughes & Ruth Baldacchino gave there insights on teaching not only on the programme but the preparation for college course.

We also highlighted the impact of funders and wrap-around supports on women's educational journey.

Thank you to colleagues and delegates from Poland, Switzerland, Scotland and Germany for such engaged discussion, thoughtful questions, and shared learning. These conversations really highlighted the value of community‑embedded approaches to gender and social justice.

Many thanks to Aideen Quilty the and UCD team & for the warm invitation and excellent hosting.

16/06/2026

A great afternoon out for our Diversity 55 group at Vue Cinema, Liffey Valley, where they went to see Michael. 🎥 Thanks to Mairead Ni Lochlainn for organising!! Thanks to SDCC for their continued support in making outings like this possible.
Women's Collective Ireland

16/06/2026

Our coordinator had the pleasure to speak yesterday at the UGEN – European Gender Studies Network Annual Meeting in

It was an opportunity for Women’s Collective Ireland National Programme Coodinator to give an overview of our work in the 17 communities around the country.

It was an opportunity to share insights from the Women, Gender and Social Justice Community/University Outreach Programme, and to discuss the work of our community partners Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB & CDETB and Centres Loreto Centre Crumlin as part of a truly reciprocal partnership model.

Both Beatrice Hughes & Ruth Baldacchino gave there insights on teaching not only on the programme but the preparation for college course.

We also highlighted the impact of funders and wrap-around supports on women's educational journey.

Thank you to colleagues and delegates from Poland, Switzerland, Scotland and Germany for such engaged discussion, thoughtful questions, and shared learning. These conversations really highlighted the value of community‑embedded approaches to gender and social justice.

Many thanks to Aideen Quilty the and UCD team & for the warm invitation and excellent hosting.

09/06/2026

We still have a few spaces available in our 3D Printed Pride Keyring Decorating Workshop! 🌈✨

Come along and let your creativity shine as you design your very own custom keyring to take home. Choose from a range of colourful beads, threads, and unique embellishments, and build something that truly reflects your style. Whether you love bold and bright or subtle and personal, there are lots of materials to help you make it your own.

Perfect for all skill levels—just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxed, creative session!

Pride Keyring Decoration - Ages 12-14
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1990323419927?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

A huge thank you to Roisin Egan Getlit podcast
for travelling all the way from Sligo to Women's Collective Ireland Women’s Collective Ireland - Ronanstown today to record our podcast.

Sincere thanks also to all the inspirational women who shared their time, honesty and courage by taking part. This podcast captures women’s lived experiences of returning to education, and their stories will resonate with so many others on similar journeys.

This initiative grew from networking at an EPALE Ireland event in April a powerful reminder of what can happen when connections turn into collaboration. A big shout out to Mark Guerin
and team at Léargas for bringing us together!!

Looking forward to hearing the full episode watch this space !!!

Women's Collective Ireland Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board