International Women's Day 2026 - How The Wheel Members are Celebrating

Many of our members will be marking International Women’s Day (this coming Sunday, 8 March) with special events and celebrations. We wanted to take the opportunity again to highlight some of the fantastic events that our members have shared with us.  

The UN 2026 International Women’s Day theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, calling loudly for action to break down barriers to equal justice. These include discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful social norms that undermine the rights of women and girls. Find out more here. 

We want to share the incredible work being done by women in the sector and highlight events happening around the country.

Please also remember to tag The Wheel and The Leadership Academy on LinkedIn so that we can share your events.     

#ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 

How Our Members are Marking International Women’s Day: 

Dublin 

• La Leche League of Ireland 60th Anniversary Conference hosted by La Leche League of Ireland in Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown Dublin 15 on 6-8 March 2026. 
  
  We are thrilled this year to welcome back Dr. Nils Bergman to Irish shores. He is a consulting Public Health Physician, with specific expertise and interest in maternal and neonatal health care. We are also very lucky to have Jill Bergman joining us also. Jill trains nursing staff and hospitals in the practicalities of skin-to-skin contact, and developmental care. She has a passion for supporting mothers in labour as a doula and as a kangaroula advocating for the needs of newborns, empowering mums and babies with early bonding and breastfeeding. 
  
  We are also delighted to have Nancy Mohrbacher with us too. Nancy is an official La Leche League Leader, IBCLC, FILCA, international speaker and author of many books on breastfeeding, including the well-known Breastfeeding Answers, now in its second edition. Dr Eithne Ni Longphuirt, a Senior Clinical Psychologist, working in a Lifespan Primary Care post in the Health Service Executive in Dublin will also be joining us to speak about screen time and its impact across the family system. We will have many other speakers and workshops throughout the weekend, so it will be packed with something for everyone! 
   

• Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026 hosted by Threads of Culture trading as Phase Innovate in Baseline, Dublin on Leinster 20 to 22 March 
  
  Techstars Startup Weekend Women is an immersive three-day (54-hour) entrepreneurial event where aspiring founders, innovators and allies come together to learn, build, and launch startup ideas. Over the weekend, participants pitch ideas, form teams, validate concepts, receive mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts, and develop their business models and pitch presentations. 
  
  The Women edition specifically focuses on empowering women and allies in entrepreneurship and innovation, encouraging inclusive participation, networking with mentors and investors, and aligning projects with broader impact goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. No prior startup experience is required, and participants don’t need to arrive with an idea -teams form on the first day based on pitched concepts 
   

• Hidden in Plain Sight: ADHD in Women and the Toll it Takes hosted by ADHD Ireland online on Thursday 5 March, 7-8pm 
  
  We will explore how ADHD in women is commonly hidden behind achievement, misattributed to personality or mental health problems, and minimised across families, workplaces, and healthcare settings. 
  
  The talk aims to offer clarity and validation, while reframing ADHD in women as neither a flaw nor a trend, but a lived reality that deserves recognition, understanding and compassion. 
   

• SisterWUD's International Women's Day - cutting funds = ending care hosted by SisterWUD (EuroNPUD's women's team) online from 6 to 8 March 
  
  As SisterWUD, every year we run a campaign for IWD. We have a small grant to distribute among the countries that participate. We will publish our poster and slogan (starting 6 March), and then each country will organize activities in their own cities. 
   

• Flowers for Her: An IWD & Mother’s Day Celebration hosted by Desired Hope CLG in collaboration with the Olga Foundation at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport on 7 March at 6pm. 
  
  Buy your ticket by donating to Desired Hope CLG here. Buy your ticket by donating to the Olga Foundation here.  
  
  The event begins with a welcoming reception at 6:00pm, followed by dinner at 7:00pm in a warm and uplifting atmosphere. Throughout the evening, we will honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of women and mothers in our community. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment and music through to midnight, creating a joyful space for connection, celebration, and community spirit. This special event supports families affected by COVID-19 and promotes mental health awareness.

Limerick

• International Women's Day 2026 hosted by Croom Family Resource Centre at Croom FRC on Monday 9 March 
  
  Start the morning from 10:00–11:00am with a gentle chair yoga session led by Noreen of Sunrise Yoga. At 11:15am, take your pick: Get moving in an Indian Dance Workshop with Aish or enjoy a relaxed Walk & Talk by the beautiful Maigue River. Wind down with brunch at 12pm: soup, sandwiches, and a cuppa - while chatting with our guest speakers on Women’s Empowerment. A celebration of community, resilience, and women supporting women. Everyone is welcome! All proceeds will be donated to RapeCrisis Midwest. 

Wexford 

• Wexford Women's Refuge International Women's Day Breakfast Event hosted by Wexford Women's Refuge in Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club, Enniscorthy Co on 6 March at 9.30am. 
  
  Join us for a fun and inspiring breakfast gathering celebrating International Women's Day! This in-person event is the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and uplift amazing women from all walks of life. Enjoy good food, great company, and plenty of inspiring moments to start your day right. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community celebration – we can't wait to see you there! 

A reminder to please tag The Wheel and The Leadership Academy on LinkedIn so that we can share your events.