Friday, 6 March
IN-PERSON: International Women’s Day 2026 When We Give, We Gain
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 by giving back and gaining growth together let’s make an impact IRL!
When We Give, We Gain
Join us for an inspiring in-person celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, centred on empowerment, connection, and the powerful idea that giving leads to gaining. Expect meaningful conversation, shared stories, and an evening that celebrates the strength of community and collaboration.
This International Women’s Day, When We Give, We Gain brings together four inspiring women, Caragh Bell, Maria Archer, Maria O’Donovan, and Mairead O’Driscoll, whose work spans education, business, law, and community development. Each speaker offers a unique perspective on how giving time, expertise, advocacy, and leadership creates opportunity. Together, their stories reflect the Give To Gain theme, showing that when women are supported to thrive, the impact extends far beyond the individual strengthening communities, organisations, and society as a whole.
Connected Hubs is a central driver of the Irish National Hub Network, a Government of Ireland initiative aimed at establishing and strategically expanding a network of interconnected hub facilities throughout the country. Connected Hubs is a Government of Ireland initiative under Our Rural Future. Connected Hubs is managed by the Western Development Commission in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
