Events 2011

November 16th 2011

Your Health is your Best Wealth Women’s and Men’s Health Information Evening

Kilkenny Women’s Business Network and The Kilkenny Clinic have joined forces to present a wonderfully informative evening where expert speakers will talk on both Women’s and Men’s Health issues. This event, first held in 2010, has proved to be of great interest to both men and women, as the subjects covered are wide ranging and comprehensive.

Subjects covered will include PMT, Cervical Screening, Menstrual problems, Prolapse, Endometriosis, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Contraception, Fertility issues, Urinary stress incontinence, Osteoporosis, Miscarriage, Breast cancer, Sexual Health, Male and female fertility and fibromyalgia among many others. The speakers are:

Dr. Martine Millett-Johnston, Consultant Gynaecologist MRCOG, Dip. Psychosexual Med. MSc Health Care Ethics and Law. Dr. Millett Johnston has often appeared on Morning Ireland and TV3 offering expert advice on the above topics.

Dr. Mary Ryan Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist. Dr. Ryan has appeared many times on the TV show “How Long will you Live?” with Dr. Mark Hamilton.

Robert Downer BA PhD Trainee Embryologist who will speak about male health and fertility

A small fee of €5 to cover administration costs will apply, and the evening includes refreshments on arrival. Everyone is invited to attend what will be a very informative and interesting evening.

Newpark Hotel - 7pm

August 14th: SUNDAY Charity Event Vintage Car Fun Run

The cars will leave from the Springhill Court Hotel Waterford Road at 12 noon approx. The Kilkenny Rose Sinead de Butleir will be on hand to present a prize for the best car. The FUN RUN will go out to Mosses Pottery and Café in Bennetsbridge and stop for a stroll along the river bank, then head through the picturesque country side to Stoneyford where Music and BBQ will take place in Malzards Pub. The cars will again be on display in the field at the back of the pub. A trip in a Vintage Car including BBQ is €10 BBQ on its own is €8

The event is in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled a new charity that trains working dogs for adults and children with mobility problems. www.dogsfordisabled.ie or see their facebook for more information on this brilliant charity.

Thursday 30th June

Kilkenny Women’s Business Network (KWBN) is hosting an open social evening on Thursday 30th June from 6pm to 8 pm at Hotel Kilkenny. All women, in business or planning to set up a business, who would like to meet and network with other women in a similar position, are invited to drop in for some refreshments.

This is an opportunity to make connections and friends and to learn more about the KWBN and its activities. As an organisation, it

• Identifies external networking opportunities and strengthens its profile by working closely with local business support groups, such as Kilkenny County Enterprise Board (KCEB) and Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce

• Identifies opportunities for its members to become part of the decision-making process in Kilkenny, e.g. through lobbying local government, accessing Strategic Policy Committees of Kilkenny County Council, nominations to organisational boards

• Identifies opportunities for our members to network on a national basis, e.g. through sourcing conferences & seminars appropriate to our members’ interests

For more information on the KWBN or on the Social Evening, contact Kay White (Hotel Kilkenny) on 056 7795152 Or Trish Finegan (Creative Catering) on 087 7565376.

March 8th - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2011

Events for Tuesday March 8
Dáil na mBan The Womans Parliament - 26 women will be invited to attend a session in the Council Chamber for questions and answers to local women elected representatives. 10 AM in the Council Chamber, Kilkenny County Council – By Invitation. The press and public will also attend.

Adult Story Time:An evening of radical Feminist Fairy Tales -Radical Feminist Fairy Tales read by story tellers, Susie Lamb, Geraldine Plunkett and Dorothy Cotter. This event was filmed and is now presented here for your viewing on International Women’s Day Theatre 5.15-6.15 PM in the Set Theatre, John Street

Playback Theatre -Barnstorm Adult Group to perform local stories from local women 6.30PM – 7.30PM in the Set Theatre, John Street

Gospel Choir  and local women telling their stories- Performance from Gospel Choir and other local female artists with invited  women sharing stories 7.45 – 9.00PM in the Set Theatre, John Street, Kilkenny

5 to 6 Women’s Arts Project - Clay Workshops- models of women ½ hour workshops from 11- 1 in McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

“...But Still I Rise...”  ~   Women 'n' Words – The Arts Office in Kilkenny County Council - In celebration of International Women's Day, female poets, singers, writers and actors will present/perform their favourite selections of Poems, prose, songs & theatrical monologues to the passing public 11-3 PMin McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

Sudanese Dance - Sudanese Women displaying traditional dance and traditional costume 3.30-4.30 in McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

History of International Women’s Day – A display from Scoil Aireagail – Transition Year Students - All Day in McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

Women’s Research Project - A comparative study between men and women’s reactions to authority Colaiste Pobail Osraí students - All Day in McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

Lunch time Music - School Quartet will play during lunch time 1-2 PM in McDonagh Junction, Workhouse Square

Business Women’s Network Luncheon -Speaker will be Maureen Forrest, Founder and Director of the Hope Foundation, who help street children of Calcutta from 12.30- 2PM in the Ormonde Hotel
(Lunch will be a 2 course meal with tea/coffee, Tickets cost €20 and ALL proceeds will go to the Hope Foundation. Tickets need to be pre-booked and are available from Dee Gibney: 087 688 4723 or call to the offices of Dee Gibney Properties in Patrick St)

Local Art exhibition - Workshop with Eva Holmes (flower arranging) Recital Local Artists
Tea/Coffee -Donation to charity from 7-10 PM inUpper Court Manor, Freshford

Beoirs Coming Together - Local Traveller Women celebrating International Women’s Day with a Mass for Mothers and relaxation –All Women welcome too 10-1 PM in O’Loughlin Court

March 9 Events
Talk on Lady Desart - Gabriel Murray- local historian will talk about the life of Lady Desart 7.00-7.45 PM in Carnegie City Library

Women’s walking workshop - Walking workshop to get the most from your walk in week one and a walk the second week 7-8PM in the Watershed

March 7-11 Events
Focus on Women -Oral history recordings of local women and also displays of women’s titles and women authors- available for reference and borrowing- during normal Library opening hours

FUN RUN/ Walk Series of walks to build up to a 10 K walk /run dates and venues to be confirmed

Ladies Bingo & Fun Evening – Conahy  Hall 8-10 PM

April
April TBC 7pm Dr. Martine Millet Johnston: Women’s Health Seminar (Open to non members)