Monday 8th March is International Women’s Day. To mark the day there is a wide range of events in Dublin city and around the country you might be interested in. Please contact us if there are any other events you would like to inform members about.
Sunday 7th March
Feminist Walking Tour of Dublin 2010
When? 1pm Sunday March 7th 2009, International Women’s Day
Where? Meet at Central Bank Plaza (followed by a walk through Dublin city).
“The tour will tell stories of the women who have changed Irish society from the women of the Ladies Land League and Cumman na mBan to today’s women activists who work to reduce poverty and discrimination in our city,” comments Sinead Ahern
Cost: Free event
This is an accessible route. For more information contact feministwalkingtour@yahoo.ie
The Progressive Film Club presents
Six Films for International Women’ Day Film Festival
When? Sunday March 7th from 1:15 pm
Where? New Theatre · 43 East Essex Street · Dublin 2
Cost: Free events
Full details:http://www.progressivefilmclub.ie/
Celebration of Women in Struggle
Music · poetry · song - Joyce Moloi-Moropa
When? Sunday 7th March
Where? 2.30 pm Connolly Books and New Theatre (43 East Essex Street)
Shannon Airport Peace Rally: Calling Women
When? 2 pm on Saturday March 6th, ending with an action-rally at 2pm Sunday March 7th.
Where? Gathering at Shannon Airport for the sixth year of the Women’s Peace Camp.
Full details: margaretta@iol.ie or 091 565430
Monday 8th March- International Women’s Day
Tralee Women’s Resource Centre
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2010
When? 8th -12th March. Week-long programme of activities
Where? 35 Ashe Street, Tralee
Further details: 066 7120622, twrc@iol.ie
Waterford Women’s Centre
The International Women’s Day Café
When? Monday 8th March 9.30am- 1.30pm
Where? Espresso Restaurant, Parnell St, Waterford
For a cuppa and chat with Ailbhe Smyth and Maeve O’Grady and many more
Further details: womcent@access.iol.ie
National Women’s Council of Ireland
The Illusion of Equality with Kat Banyard and Sylvia Meehan, Alwiye Xuseyn, and Linda Kelly
When? Monday 8th March 11am – 1.30 pm
Where? European Union House, 18 Dawson St, Dublin 2
Further details: http://www.nwci.ie/events/2010/03/08/international-womens-day/
Legacies of Feminism
With Margaret MacCurtain, Ivana Bacik, Catriona Crowe, Susan McKay, and Chair: Anthea McTiernan
When? Monday 8th March 3pm
Where? Dublin City Hall (part of Dublin Book Festival)
Cost: Free
Further details: http://dublinbookfestival.com/monday.html
Globalisation and Women’s Struggle Today
Speaker: Joyce Moloi-Moropa MP, African National Congress; Deputy Chairperson, South African Communist Party
When? Monday 8th March, 7:30 p.m.
Where? Liberty Hall, Eden Quay
Tuesday 9th March
Take Back the Night march @ Trinity
When? Tuesday 9th March, 7 – 9 pm
Where? Front Square, Trinity College Campus,
Followed by tea, coffee and snacks
Equality Officer, USI – Linda Kelly
Thursday 11th March
The Family Resource Centre, St Michael’s Estate. invite WOMEN ONLY
to CELEBRATE International Women’s Week
When? Thursday 11th March 8pm til Midnight
Where? Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey St, Dublin
Join in the celebration with Fancy Dress, Food and Dance – the theme this year is ROCK & ROLL
Admission €5, including finger food.
Further information: Phil or Rita at 01 4533938
Saturday 13th March
Feminist Open Forum and Kilbarrack CDP
A Nation in Crisis: Feminist Perspectives
When? Saturday March 13th, 2010 10am to 5pm
Where? Kilbarrack CDP, Swan’s Nest Road (near Kilbarrack Dart Station)
*Booking Essential* Please contact Lisa Dowling: lisadowling10@gmail.com to ensure your place
