Did you know the 8th March is International Woman’s Day Centenary 1911 – 2011.  Here are some events to go to this week to celebrate.

Tues 8th March 6-9pm

PLANIT are working at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s Female Entrepreneurship event kindly sponsored by

Vodafone.  The theme on the night "Women in Business - Looking Ahead, Shaping the Future," The event will

provide business women with an invaluable opportunity to hear the stories of women in leadership and

entrepreneurial roles and to give attendees an open environment to network and build relationships.

Tues 8th March 4.30-6.30pm

A celebration of 100 years of International Women’s Day. A talk by Mary Davis the Regional President and

Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe in the Seminar Room, Centre for Gender and Women's Studies,

Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

Tues 8th March 6.00-9.00pm

The barriers to women’s entry into politics are well known. Join Women for Europe and four female survivors of

the 2011 General Election for a solutions-focused discussion looking at the steps we can take now to double the

number of women candidates in the next election.  Taking place in the Dublin Civic Offices, Wood Quay,

Dublin 1.