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WCI Limerick promotes gender equality, provides information on services for women and women's groups in Limerick City and County and runs various courses and events throughout the year. Pro choice, anti racist and relentless allies!
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Have you seen our March Newsletter? buff.ly/3EUK4Mx

Community Music for Wellbeing March 21st - April 11th, 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Led by Angela Keogh from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, these sessions focus on empowerment through music. No musical experience or singing is required. Register at [email protected] or call 087-3283746.

Making Sense of Political Nonsense will create a welcoming space for women to learn more about how our local council and political systems work, in easy and accessible language. The event will include experts in the field and plenty of time for audience interaction and Q&A.

🔴📢Attention! This month's Social Hour has a new time. Join us on March 27th, at 28 John Street, Limerick City. Enjoy Music Making for Well-being with Community Musician Angela Keogh. No registration needed—drop in from 11am-1pm or 5pm-7pm. Tea, coffee, and light refreshments provided. See you there!

@mic.femfest is hosting Booker Prize winning author, Bernardine Evaristo for a conversation with Giana Campbell, on Monday the 10th of March. This event takes place at Mary I Campus at 6pm and you must register to attend. You can do so here: buff.ly/ekdK1HM

Happy International Women's Day!!!!!!! Sending love, courage and solidarity to all of the fabulous women we work with across Limerick and beyond. Wishing you all a lovely IWD! Our work towards full gender equality continues! #IWD2025 #IWD #Equailty #Limerick

We are joining ROSA Limerick to stand in solidarity with all victims and survivors of Gender Based Violence. Meet us on Bedford Row from 12:45 pm! Why not join for some poster making ahead of International Women's Day? Location: Wickham Bar. Day: Friday 7 March, 6pm.

Seasons For Growth is a free course for adults to explore the impact of loss, change, or grief. Held at Moyross Community Enterprise Centre, March 20 - May 15, Thursdays from 7-9.30pm For more info and an application, contact Norma Roche at 085-8619468 or [email protected].

We are joining ROSA Limerick to stand in solidarity with all victims and survivors of Gender Based Violence. Meet us on Bedford Row from 12:45 pm! Why not join for some poster making ahead of International Women's Day? Location: Wickham Bar. Day: Friday 7 March, 6pm.

What a morning!! Thank you so much to all of the fabulous women who attended our International Women's Day celebration this morning. We had a great time! Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones at our upcoming events! #IWD2025 #Limerick #internationalwomensday

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There are various events for International Women’s Day this year! Southill Community Hub on March 6th, from 11am-1pm. King’s Island Community Centre on March 7th at 11am Mary I FemFest is hosting Bernardine Evaristo with Giana Campbell on March 10th at Mary I Campus at 6pm; registration is required.

March Newsletter out today! buff.ly/3EUK4Mx

The Limerick Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign continues to show up and march in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The demonstration take place on Bedford Row at 1PM, Saturday March 1st

This event is at capacity, if you have booked a place but won’t be able to make it, please let us know so other women can attend, thank you! Contact us at [email protected] or 087-3283746

For the last week of February, check out this months RWL! Reading: Herstory: Facts, stories and legends about Brigid on RTÉ Learn. 🌐https://buff.ly/3WVfTuW Watching: Finding Brigid on RTÉ Player. 🌐https://buff.ly/3QaNfSV Listening: The Candlelit Tales, Brigid the Goddess 🌐https://buff.ly/4aU73Dq

Join us for a Coffee & Crafts session on March 4, 2025, from 10 AM to noon at the Absolute Hotel! Celebrate International Women’s Day with creativity, coffee, and chats. Relax, connect, and empower with other women. Free entry, registration needed. Contact: [email protected] / 087-3283746

Listening in February 2025: The Candlelit Tales Podcast and Shows highlights the significance of Imbolg and Brigid. The podcast, hosted by siblings Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, explores Irish mythology, with episodes and live show videos on their YT channel celebrating Brigid and Imbolc buff.ly/4hywkWe

A recent study by TASC, a Dublin-based think-tank, examines the changing political narratives. Researchers analyzed the language of young Irish men who may be drawn to reactionary politics, exploring their values, frustrations, and openness to such rhetoric. Read the report here: buff.ly/4hAVLqn

Favorite Book Day! Thursday, February 27th. Bring a book to share that interested you, made you laugh, or you just want to discuss. Feminist literature will be displayed, and books available for rehoming. No registration needed; just drop by between 11 am - 1 pm or 6 pm - 8 pm. See you then!

Join us for Coffee & Crafts on March 4, 2025 at Absolute Hotel, 10 AM to noon! Celebrate International Women’s Day with art, coffee, and conversations. Unwind, connect, and strengthen bonds with fellow women. Free entry, but registration required. Contact: [email protected] or 087-3283746

In February 2025, watch "Finding Brigid" on RTÉ Player. Siobhán McSweeney, known from Derry Girls, explores the story of St. Brigid and her impact on Irish culture, spirituality, and women's history. The 50-minute program is available online. 🌐https://buff.ly/3QaNfSV

Favorite Book Day! Thursday, February 27th. Bring a book to share that interested you, made you laugh, or you just want to discuss. Feminist literature will be displayed, and books available for rehoming. No registration needed; just drop by between 11 am - 1 pm or 6 pm - 8 pm. See you then!

The Limerick Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign continues to show up and march in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Bedford Row | 1 PM Saturday | February 15th

Coffee & Crafts on March 4th, 2025, at Absolute Hotel from 10-12! Celebrate International Women’s Day with crafts, coffee, and chats. Join us to relax, connect with women, and foster sisterhood. The event is free, but registration is essential. [email protected] or 087-3283746 to book.

The Limerick Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign continues to show up and march in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Bedford Row | 1 PM Saturday | February 15th

Reading in February 2025, Herstory: Facts, stories, and legends about Brigid on RTÉ Learn. This article highlights Brigid's role in religious and social life, featuring links for deeper exploration of her lore and the HERSTORY project's campaign for the new Bank Holiday 🌐 https://buff.ly/3WVfTuW

Women's Social Hours have started again! Join us Thursday, February 27th for Book Day. Bring a book to share or discuss; we'll also have feminist literature and books for rehoming. No registration needed—drop by 11am-1pm or 6pm-8pm. Enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments 🙌 🫶 🙏

Save the Date! Our International Women’s Day celebration will take place in the morning of March 4th 2025! Save the date in your diaries, further information will be put on our social media channels in the coming weeks!

"Menopause and Me, The Many Ways to Manage Your Menopause," is a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb 12, from 7-8.30pm. Join by registering at https://buff.ly/40TEGkq. The event features a Q&A with speakers and stories from Mid West women about their menopause experiences.

The Limerick Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign continues to show up and march in solidarity with the Palestinian people, today on Bedford Row at 1 PM, and tomorrow, Sunday February 9th, in Shannon at 2 PM ✊🍉🫰

Join us Thursday, February 27th for Social Hours. Bring a book to share or discuss; we'll also have feminist literature and books for rehoming. No registration needed—drop by 11am-1pm or 6pm-8pm. Enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments. Looking forward to seeing you!

Limerick IPSC is back this Saturday on Bedford Row marching in solidarity with the Palestinian people, at 1PM 🍉🍉🍉 We also want to point out a Palestine fundraiser taking place tonight at Pharmacia from 9pm, free entry with donations of your choice. ❤️🤍🖤💚

Thank you for attending our events! We really appreciate all of you attending our events, your participation helps create this vibrant and empowering environment we are so proud of. In January, we kicked off the year with two dynamic events: our Open Day and the St. Brigid’s Day Celebration.

Our first post on Bluesky is our first newsletter of 2025! Check it out 🫰 mailchi.mp/5cb18b6ebb7b...