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Miriam O’Callaghan will attend the Women In Media weekend in Ballybunion this month.
WOMEN in Media, the annual celebration of the most influential women working in the public eye, is set to take place again at Kilcooly’s Country House Hotel, Ballybunion, from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17.
Women in Media is in its fourth year and aims to provide a forum for women to come together to discuss the achievements and challenges of women working in the media, sport, political and related industries.
The event, will feature a weekend of talks and debates with some of today’s top female figures in the Irish media including: Journalist and broadcaster Olivia O’Leary; RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan; Author and peace ambassador Lorna Byrne: RTE’s Deputy Head of Television Sport, Cliona O’Leary and Irish Times columnist Roisin Ingle.
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Highlights this year include;
· The Female of the Species is Deadlier than the Male – Who Dares to Speak of 1916? The True and Shocking Story of Irish Women in Combat
· The Influence of Social Media in #GE2016
· Can Sports Journalism be the Trojan Horse for Real Change?
Joan O’ Connor, Chairperson of Women in Media said: “Women in Media creates the unique opportunity for like minded women and indeed men to discuss the challenges and issues facing women working in male-dominated industries and the media industry as a whole. All while enjoying the beautiful countryside location of Ballybunion. We have continued to grow year on year, and have been overwhelmed by the response and willingness of Ireland’s top journalists to share their wisdom and encourage the next generation of Irish talent.
If you are interested in the opinions of Ireland’s top female figures in the public eye share their stories, listen to their struggles, celebrate their achievements and above all, be inspired, log onto the website www.womeninmedia.ie or call us on (068) 27112 to register for the events,” she said.
The Women in Media event specifically acknowledges the lifetime achievements of two ladies with strong links to Ballybunion; the late Mary Cummins, Irish Times journalist and Seanad Eireann reporter and the late Maeve Binchy, international successful novelist, who spent most of her teenage summers in Ballybunion.
