Events

March 2010

LW Table Quiz Thu 4th March 8pm

Doheny & Nesbitts Baggot St Dublin 2

LW continue to raise funds for New Women Candidates! Come along to the famous Doheny & Nesbitts, the watering hole of the politicians, political hacks and the backroom boys. The masteful Quiz Master Justin Sinnott will challenge you to come up with the answers - expect a few political brain teasers! Join us for a good night out! €60 per table of four. Unwaged €10 per head.

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February 2010

Dail & Seanad Visit - AONTAS Ault Learners' Festival

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik and Labour Women are hosting a DAIL & SEANAD VISIT as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners Festival on Wed 24th February 3.30pm. A look behind the scenes with fascinating facts, interesting history and the buzz of the Dail. Tour of the houses will take you into the Dail and Seanad chambers along the corridors of power. Spot any faces familiar from the TV?

Open to all. No fee. Booking essential as places are limited.
To book your place contact Kirsi Hanifin 01-6784721 (leave a message with your contact number) or Kirsi.hanifin@labour.ie

We hope you and the members of your organisation can join this tour.

Older Women Working Group meeting - date TBC

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January 2010

Women's Officers Networking & Training Day

Dublin Sat 30th January Teachers Club 36 Parnell Sq Dublin 1 starting 11.30am.

Annual WO Training & Networking Day is taking place on Sat 30th January in Dublin. All WOs and Labour's women who would like to know more about the role are invited, as are women who would like to get more involved in all aspects of the party. We will be talking about Party Structures - Who's who in the party and how does the party work?, Role of the WOs - what's involved? (Local Campaigning, Events, Networking), Tweeting and all that - how does it work?, Women in the Labour Party needed : Election work, Constituency work - learn more.

A great day for networking, meeting and chatting, learning more!

LW Executive Meeting

Sat 30th January

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December 2009

Older Women Working Group meeting Sat 5th Dec 2pm Head Office

LW Executive Meeting Sat 12th Dec 3pm Head Office

All LW invited to join the Executive for Christmas Drinks Sat 12th Dec 6pm Ely Wine Bar, Ely Place Dublin 2!

 

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November 2009

LW Executive meeting Sat 14th Nov 11am Head Office.

New LW members Dail visit Wed 4th Nov 6pm.

Briefing on LW section and its activities followed by a visit to the public gallery to observe the Dail debate. Meet Kildare St gate 5.50pm.

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October 2009

LABOUR WOMEN'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Sat 17th OCTOBER 2009

Oak Room, Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2

Welcoming words : Lord Mayor Cllr. Emer Costello
Chair's Report : Sinead Ni Chulachain LW Chair
Motions : Chair Sinead Ni Chulachain, LW Chair
Party Leader Address : Eamon Gilmore TD

Afternoon session Chair : Deputy Leader Joan Burton TD

Guest speakers :

1. Senator Ivana Bacik : "Parity Democracy - What's It All About?'
2. Susan McKay, Director NWCI : "Parity Democracy & Women in Decision-making - What's the problem?'

Workshops :
1. Workshop for Local Election Candidates : 'Election experience - what worked and what didn't work?'
Facilitator Susan O'Keeffe, Labour European election candidate Ireland North West
2. Workshop for members : 'Parity Democracy - How to make it happen?'
Facilitator Marie Sherlock NEC