DCC Event Programme, International Women's Day 2011 - Dublin.ie

INTERNATIONALWOMEN’S DAY8 th MarchCelebrating 100 years ofWomen’s Achievements1911-2011www.dublincity.ie/internationalwomensday

International Women’s DayForeword by Lord MayorGerry BreenI am delighted to lend mysupport to the 2011 InternationalWomen’s Day Programme.International Women’s Dayis currently celebrating itscentenary year and I commendthe Working Group set up bythe City Council in July 2007.Thanks to their dedicationand commitment InternationalWomen’s Day has now been formally embedded intothe annual calendar of the city.Lord Mayor Gerry BreenInternational Women’s Day, 8thMarch, is a global day of celebrationwhere women from all countriesand of different political, economic,social, linguistic and ethnicbackgrounds can join together toreflect on the struggle for equalityover the past century, celebrate theachievements to date and identifythe challenges for the future.In July 2007 the Members ofDublin City Council unanimously passed a motion agreeingto initiate a City Council programme of activities eachyear to “promote women’s participation in the political,economic and social life of Dublin City”. An all-partysteering committee was established to develop an annualprogramme from 2008.This year’s impressive and exciting programme of eventsbuilds on the success of the previous three years.I would like to thank all those who have contributed to theextensive programme of events for 2011, the Membersof the IWD Working Group, Dublin City Council stafffrom Dublin City Libraries, Community Development,

8 th march 2011Sports & Recreation, Social Inclusion and City Manager’sDepartments for their ongoing support and commitment tothis project.Councillor Emer CostelloChairperson of IWD Working GroupMembers of the IWD Working Group:Cllr Joan Collins, Cllr Clare Byrne, Cllr RebeccaMoynihan, Cllr Catherine Noone, Cllr Mary Freehill,Cllr Louise Minihan, Cllr Julia Carmichael, AlastairSmeaton, Mary McLaughlin, Ronan O’Donnell, AideenO’Connor, Mary Hanlon, Michael Sands, Angela Walsh,Hugh Fahey, Vincent Norton, David Griffin.In celebrating International Women’sDay, Dublin City Council is promotingtwo themes for this year – women’shealth and well-being and the 100thanniversary of the day. Several sectionsof the City Council including Libraries,Sports and Community are jointly producing aprogramme. This includes talks, therapy sessions,walks, information sessions, health promotionand fitness in a variety of council locations.For more information see: www.dublincity.ie/internationalwomensdayInternationalWomen’s DayLet’s Walk & Talk – Women & TheirContribution to the Health of Dublin PastMeet at Fusiliers’ Arch, St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 –Sunday, 6th March at 12 noonJoin historian, Pat Liddy and explorethe role that women have playedover the years in the development ofhealthcare in our city. Andwatch history come aliveas we meet the likes ofElizabeth O’Farrell & MollyMalone along the way! This tour will finish inMoore Street.

International Women’s DayYour Health is Your WealthA series of community information evenings onthe prevention and early detection of cancerBallymun Civic Centre, Main Street Ballymun,Dublin 9 – Monday, 7th March at 7pmBallyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road,Dublin 10 – Wednesday, 9th March at 7pmCity Wall Space, Wood Quay Venue / Dublin CityCouncil’s Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 –Thursday, 10th March at 5pmAt these meetings, we will look at preventativestrategies (reducing obesity, good nutrition andincreasing exercise), early detection through selfexaminationand screening programmes and thebenefits of early detection on the prognosis of some ofthe more common cancers.The events will last two hours and are organised byDublin City Council in conjunction with the RegionalOncology Programme Office of St. James’s Hospital,the Irish Cancer Society, The Marie Keating Foundationand ARC Cancer Support Centre.We look forward to seeing you there and hope that youcan become an ‘Ambassador of Health’ by spreadingthe word among friends, colleagues, neighbours andfamilies about what you have learned.

8 th march 2011Dublin City Public LibrariesInternational Women’s Day (IWD) was first declaredin 1910 with the first IWD event held in 1911. 2011sees 100 years of International Women’s Day havingbeen celebrated around the world. Dublin CityPublic Libraries presents a series of historical andliterary talks exploring the history of IWD, famousand influential Irish women in the past and the fightfor women’s rights in the 1900s. Individual women’sstories are reflected by Emma Hannigan as shetalks about her new book ‘Talk to the Head Scarf’,and by a performance by Mary McCall and MichelleMooney of the Ballymun Writers Group. All libraryevents are free, booking is advised.History of the Suffrage Movement in Irelandby Mary CullenCentral Library – Tuesday, 8th March at 1pmMary Cullen is a former Senior Lecturer in ModernHistory at NUI Maynooth, and currently a ResearchAssociate at the Centre for Gender and Women’sStudies TCD. She has published widely in Irish women’shistory and especially the history of Irish feminism.Booking essential at the Central Library.T. 873 4333, E. openlearning@dublincity.ieTalk to the Head Scarfby Emma HanniganPembroke Library – Tuesday,8th March at 1.30pmCourageous, indefatigable,irrepressible are just some words todescribe Emma Hannigan, whosemany battles with cancer have lefther bloodied but unbowed. Sheshares her remarkable story in hernew book ‘Talk to the Head Scarf’.www.emmahannigan.comFor booking contact Pembroke Library,T. 668 9575E. pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie

International Women’s DayIrish Matriarchs; Grace O’Malley andEleanor Countess of Desmond by AnneChambersRaheny Library – Tuesday 8th March at 6.30pmBrave, daring, intelligent – to safeguard theirfamilies these are women who broke the mould and puttheir lives on the line in turbulent times of immense military,political and social upheaval. Anne Chambers is abiographer, novelist and screenplay–writer. Her books havebeen translated and published world–wide and have beenthe subject of numerous documentaries for TV and Radioboth in Ireland and abroad.www.graceomalley–annechambers.comFor booking contact Raheny Library,T. 831 5521, E. rahenylibrary@dublincity.ie100 years of Women’s Struggle;The Origins and Evolution of March8th as International Women’s Dayby Theresa MoriartyCentral Library – Wednesday 9thMarch at 1pmTheresa Moriarty, Labour Historian, onthe history of International Women’s Day.For booking contact the Central Library,T. 873 4333, E. openlearning@dublincity.ieVoteless Alas; Suffragist protest and the 1911census of Ireland. Talk by Dr. William MurphyDublin City Library & Archive –Thursday 10th March at 6.30pmIn 1911 sections of Irish suffragism were on the cusp ofmilitancy. The census of that year offered an opportunity tosuffragists to protest their votelessness. The most radicalurged a boycott. This talk will analyse the fascinatingresponses to this call. Using the recently digitised returnsof the 1911 census, we can explore the various waysin which suffragists made their point, the conditionsinfluencing these actions, and the response of the state.For booking contact T. 674 4806 or T. 674 4873,E. dublinpubliclibraries@dublincity.ie

International Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day –Sports & Community EventsCentral AreaEvent: Ladies Football Fitness for FunVenue: Ballybough Community CentreDay/Time: Fridays 5pm – 6pmEvent: Women on the Water Sailing ProgrammeVenue: East Wall Watersports CentreDay/Date/Time: For further information contact yourlocal officer, details below.Event: Ladies SwimVenue: Sean MacDermott Street Swimming PoolDay/Date/Time: Thursdays from 6pm – 7pm,beginning 17th FebruaryFor further information on any of the above programmesplease contact your local Sport and Recreation officerfor the Central Area; Lj McGinley on T. 087 9176720 orE. lauraj.mcginley@dublincity.ieNorth West AreaThe Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre has organizedan art workshop as part of local celebrations forInternational Women’s Day.The Art Sculpture Workshop will be delivered inpartnership with the Axis Centre and supported byDublin City Council. The idea for this project wasdeveloped as a result of the feedback obtained for theevaluation of the ‘Telling Women’s Stories Project’. Thisworkshop will be facilitated by an Art Graduate chosenfor the Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre Panel ofTutors / TrainersThe workshop will consist of the following steps■■Background and basic information on modernsculpture and its ingredients■■Working with the clay body■■Manual forming & Shaping of the sculpture■■Decorating the Clay Body■■Drying your sculptureA public celebration of achievement for both learningand presentation of the sculptures will take placefollowing the Workshop.

8 th march 2011Venue: Axis Centre, Ballymun.Day/Time/Date: Tuesday 8th March 10am – 1pmEvent: Your Health is Your wealth – CancerAwareness SessionVenue: Ballymun Civic CentreDay/Date/Time: Monday, 7th March at 7pmEvent: Meet & Train (ongoing)Venue: Johnstown Park, Finglas (meet at playground/Glasnevin road entrance)Day/Date/Time: Wednesdays 7pm – 8pmEvent: Traveller Woman Get Active ProgrammeVenue: Poppintree Sports CentreDay/Date/Time: Fridays 28th January – 4th March9.45am – 10.45amEvent: Woman’s Get Active WorkshopVenue: Finglas Civic OfficesDay/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th March 7pm – 9pmEvent: Women’s Health Fair Promoting Women’shealth. Includes Blood Pressure Testing, Tai Chi, andBreast Check.Venue: St. Helena’s House Finglas SouthDay/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th MarchFor further information contact Tony FaganCommunity Officer, Finglas Office T. 222 5424Dublin City Council events are freeunless otherwise stated

International Women’s DayEvent: Woman’s promotionVenue: Finglas and Ballymun Leisure CentreDay/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th MarchFor further information on any of the above programmesplease contact your local Sport & Recreation officer forthe North West Area; Antonia Martin onT. 087 1254709 or E. antonia.martin@dublincity.ieNorth Central AreaEvent: Women’s Traveller programme.Women’s health promotion talks with nutritionistfollowed by weight loss exercise programme forremaining weeks.Cost: €2.00 per sessionVenue: Car Park (N32)Day/Date/Time: Wednesday, 2nd February (10 weeks)Event: Women’s Obesity Programme in partnershipwith HSE. Health promotion, exercise advice,nutritionist advice, health screening.Venue: St. Monica’s School EdenmoreDay/Date/Time: 13th January (10 weeks)Event: Senior Citizens Aqua AerobicsCost: €2.00 per classVenue: Coolock Swimming poolDay/Date/Time: 8 week course beginning in March– for further information contact your local officer,details below.Event: Artane Women’s Walking groupCost: €2.00 per sessionVenue: TBCDay/Date/Time: 8 week course beginning in February– for further information contact your local officer,details below.Event: Women’s Relaxation Day including Women’sHealth Information Session, Tai Chi Session, BeautyTips & Treatments etc.Cost: €2.00 per classContact: Madeleine Ebbs, Senior Community Officer,T. 086 8150286Venue: Darndale Belcamp Village Centre, Darndale, D.17Day/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th March 10am – 1pmRefreshments will be provided.

8 th march 2011Event: Afternoon of activities celebratinginspirational women (including various speakers,holistic therapies and many more activities).Contact: Aileen Doyle, Senior Community Officer,T. 086 8150649Venue: Artane Coolock Family Resource Centre,Gracefield Rd, Artane, Dublin 5Day/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th March 12pm – 2pmRefreshments will be provided.Event: Launch of the Beaumont Ladies Active AgeWalking GroupContact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Community Officer,T. 086 3831303Venue: Meet at Beaumont Pastoral CentreDay/Date/Time: Tuesday, 8th March 3pmEvent: Senior Citizens Tai–ChiCost: €2.00 per classVenue: Beaumont/Artane Active Retirement CentreDonneycarneyDay/Date/Time: 8 weeks 26th JanuaryEvent: Women’s Health Information Session(incorporating Fairtrade coffee morning)Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Community Officer,T. 086 3831303Venue: Unit 60, Clongriffin Main Street, D.13Day/Date/Time: Thursday, 10th March10am – 12pmDublin City Council events are freeunless otherwise stated

International Women’s DayEvent: Women’s Health & Well–Being Fairwhich will include the Marie Keating Buson siteContact: Paul T. 087 6125520Venue: Cabra Area Office.Day/Date/Time: Tuesday 8th March 10am – 2pmFor further information on any of the above programmesplease contact your local Sport & Recreation officer forthe North Central Area; Paul Donnelly onT. 087 7693275 or E. paul.donnelly@dublincity.ieSouth Central AreaEvent: Your Health is Your wealth.Cancer Awareness SessionVenue: Ballyfermot Civic CentreDay/Date/Time: Wednesday, 9th March at 7pmEvent: Donore Avenue Chair AerobicsVenue: Donore Avenue Youth & Community CentreDay/Date/Time: Every Thursday 10.30am – 11.30amEvent: Aqua AerobicsCost: €25 for 10 sessionsVenue: Guinness PoolDay/Date/Time: Every Wednesday11am – 12pmEvent: Bowling GroupVenue: Donore Avenue Youth & Community CentreDay/Date/Time: Every Friday 12pm – 1pmEvent: Inclusive Chair Aerobics ClassVenue: Lower Cherry Orchard CentreDay/Date/Time: Every Wednesday 11am – 12pmFor further information on any of the above programmesplease contact your local Sport & Recreation officer forthe South Central Area; Catherine Flood onT. 087 9449601 or E. catherine.flood@dublincity.ie

8 th march 2011South East AreaEvent: Let’s Walk & Talk - Women & TheirContribution to the Health of Dublin PastVenue: Fusiliers’ Arch, St. Stephens GreenDay/Date/Time: Sunday, 6th March at 12 noonEvent: Positive Well Being and Health EatingVenue: Ringsend Irishtown Community CentreThorncastle Street. Dublin 4Day/Date/Time: Sunday, 6th March 2pm – 5pmEvent: Your Health is Your Wealth.Cancer Awareness Session.Venue: Wood Quay VenueDay/Date/Time: Thursday, 10th March at 5pmExhibition – Nomadic Mapping ProjectMary Cash’sFamily Tree 2010A collaborative art project bywomen’s groups from St. Margaret’sTravellers Community Associationand Ballyfermot Traveller ActionProject facilitated by visual artistSeoidín O’Sullivan.Over a 6 months period through aseries of art workshops, the Travellerwomen have developed artworks thattrace and map their histories througha process of craftivism. This project was supported by theArts Council’s Artist in the Community Scheme managedby Create – the national development agencyfor collaborative arts. The Exhibition is at theChristchurch Walkway of the Civic Offices, WoodQuay, Dublin 8, from 7th to 11th March 2011.For further information contact: JacquelineKelly, Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project.T. 626 4166

International Women’s DayVenueArtane Coolock FamilyResource Centre,55 Gracefield Road,Artane, Dublin 5Artane - Venue tobe confirmedAxis Centre, Main Street,Ballymun, Dublin 11Ballybough Community Centre,Ballybough Community,Youth & Sports Centre, 49Ballybough Road, Dublin 3Ballyfermot Civic Centre,Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10Ballymun Civic Centre, MainStreet, Ballymun, Dublin 11Ballymun Library, BallymunRoad, Dublin 11Beaumont Pastoral Centre,Montrose Park, Dublin 5Beaumont/Artane ActiveRetirement Centre, ClancarthyRoad, Collins Avenue East,Donnycarney, Dublin 5Cabra Area Office, ShoppingArea, 97 Cabra Road, Dublin 7Cara Park (N32),Darndale, Dublin 17Central Library, ILAC Centre,Henry Street, Dublin 1Central Library, ILAC Centre,Henry Street, Dublin 1Central Library, ILAC Centre,Henry Street, Dublin 1Civic Offices, WoodQuay VenueCivic Offices, Wood Quay,Christchurch WalkwayCoolock Swimming Pool,Northside ShoppingCentre, CoolockEventAfternoon ofactivities celebratinginspirational womenArtane Women’sWalking groupArt Sculpture WorkshopLadies FootballFitness for FunYour Health is YourWealth -Cancerawareness sessionsYour Health is YourWealth -Cancerawareness sessionsSnakes & Ladders -Written and PerformedBy Mary McCall andMichelle MooneyLaunch of the BeaumontLadies Active AgeWalking GroupSenior Citizens Tai-ChiWomen’s Health &Well-Being FairWomen’s TravellerprogrammeExhibition - Hannahand her SistersHistory of the SuffrageMovement in Ireland –Lecture by Mary Cullen.100 years of Women’sStruggle - Theresa MoriartyYour Health is YourWealth -Cancerawareness sessionsExhibition - NomadicMapping ProjectSenior CitizensAqua AerobicsCheck yourarea forfull detailsNorthCentralNorthCentralNorth WestCentralAreaSouthCentralNorth WestLibrariesNorthCentralNorthCentralNorthCentralNorthCentralLibrariesLibrariesLibrariesSouth EastCentralAreaNorthCentral

8 th march 2011Darndale Belcamp VillageCentre, Darndale, Dublin 17Donore Avenue Youth &Community Centre, DonoreAvenue, Dublin 8Donore Avenue Youth &Community Centre, DonoreAvenue, Dublin 8Dublin City Library &Archive, 138-144 PearseStreet, Dublin 2East Wall Watersports Centre,Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin 3Finglas and BallymunLeisure CentreFinglas Civic Offices, FinglasCivic Offices MellowesRoad, Finglas Dublin 11Fusiliers Arch, St.Stephen’s GreenGuinness SwimmingPool, Watling Street ,The Liberties, DublinJohnstown Park,Finglas, Dublin 11Lower Cherry Orchard Centre,Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10Pembroke Library,Anglesea Road, Dublin 4Poppintree Sports Centre,Balbutcher Lane, Poppintree,Ballymun, Dublin 11Raheny Library, HowthRoad, Dublin, 5Ringsend IrishtownCommunity Centre,Thorncastle Street., Dublin 4Sean MacDermott StreetSwimming Pool, Dublin 1St Monica’s School,Edenmore, Raheny Dublin 5St. Helena’s House, St.Helena’s Road FinglasSouth, Dublin 11Unit 60, Clongriffin MainStreet, Dublin 13Women’s Relaxation DayBowling GroupDonore AvenueChair AerobicsHow suffragettes boycottedthe 1911 Census- Lectureby William MurphyWater Sailing ProgrammeWoman’s promotionWoman’s Get ActiveWorkshop“Let’s Walk & Talk”Historical TourAqua AerobicsMeet & Train (ongoing)Inclusive ChairAerobics ClassEmma Hannigan - AuthorEmma Hannigan talksabout her new book‘Talk to the Headscarf’Traveller Woman GetActive ProgrammeAnne Chambers - IrishMatriarchs; GraceO’Malley & EleanorCountess of DesmondPositive Well Beingand Health EatingLadies SwimWomen’s ObesityProgramme inpartnership with HSEWomen’s Health FairWomen’s HealthInformation SessionNorthCentralSouthCentralSouthCentralLibrariesCentralAreaNorth WestNorth WestSouth EastSouthCentralNorth WestSouthCentralLibrariesNorth WestLibrariesSouth EastCentralAreaNorthCentralNorth WestNorthCentral

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