Celebrating International Women’s Day

Saturday, 8th of March 2025

On Saturday the 8th of March IRD Duhallow will celebrate International Women’s Day in style with delicious brunch followed by a fun, interesting talk on menopause by the team at Mná Women’s Health Clinic who are specialists in women’s health.

What is International Women’s Day (IWD)?

IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organisation specific.

IWD 2025 falls on Saturday the 8th of March.

What is happening in IRD on the day?

To celebrate IWD the team at IRD Duhallow and the IRD Duhallow Women’s Forum invite you to our special “Mná-pause Brunch Event”. This event takes place at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket at 10am on Saturday the 8th of March.

You will be welcomed with a delicious glass of Mimosa or Fresh Juice and enjoy a sumptuous Brunch Buffet with options to suit everybody.

Following on from brunch there will be an informative and fun talk on Women’s Health with a focus on any stages of bMenopause from the team at Mná Women’s Health Clinic which is located in Killarney. It will be a great opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day in style and a perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family.

Who will be speaking?

Dr Máire Cleary M.B. Bch, B.A.O. D.C.H. D.Obst, M.I.C.G.P

Máire is a recognised BMS Accredited Menopause Specialist. She has advanced training in contraception and long-acting reversible contraception. She was awarded the RCPI diploma in Obstetrics and Women’s Health and has an ICGP Certificate in Community Gynaecology.

Dr Cleary graduated from UCC in 2006 with an Honours Degree in Medicine and qualified as a General Practitioner in 2011.

It was during this training that Máire developed a passion for Women’s Health. Throughout her career as a General Practitioner, she has cultivated a profound expertise in various aspects of women’s healthcare, encompassing menopause, gynaecology, and sexual health.

Máire has advanced training in contraception and longacting reversible contraception. She has a specialist interest in menopause management and gynaecological health. She was awarded the RCPI diploma in Obstetrics and Women’s Health and has an Irish College of General Practitioners Certificate in Community Gynaecology. Máire established Mná because she wanted to provide women access to in-depth consultations, tailored to their specific needs. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care to women.

Triona Casey BSc Nursing Studies, Nurse Prescriber, NAMS Certified

Practice Nurse, Menopause & Fertility Nurse.

Triona graduated from NUI Galway in 2000 and spent 7 years in University Hospital Kerry. She then moved to Primary Care and enjoyed 18 years of practice nursing, where she gained a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of healthcare. Triona upskilled to become a nurse prescriber in 2018.

Her career took a different and exciting path in 2022 when she began to focus on Women’s Health and started working as a Menopause Practitioner.

Triona has a keen interest in Women’s Health and preventative health and is truly passionate in empowering women through a holistic healthcare approach.

Who can come?

All are welcome- ladies of all ages are welcome.

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets to this event cost €20 and are available to purchase online by visiting the events page of www.irdduhallow.com or call our team on 029 60633 for further information or assistance. It is important to purchase your ticket in advance.

What time is it at?

The event will start at 10am and we expect it to finish at 1pm.