Lena Freitag (Lena Freitag Weddings), Aisling Foley (President of Network Ireland Kerry) and Emily Reen (MTU), pictured enjoying the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyNETWORK Ireland Kerry held its headline April event, “Queens of the Kingdom,” a night dedicated to the authentic spirit of leadership that defines the women of Kerry.
The event last Wednesday, hosted at The Killarney Plaza Hotel, brought together an electric mix of entrepreneurs and professionals to discuss the power of influence, trust, and self-belief.
The proceedings were guided by MC Kerry McCarthy Brady, joined by a panel of speakers, including Olympic athlete Monika Dukarska, Megan Daly-Tyrrell, and Cora Creed.
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The branch was also delighted to welcome representatives from Network Ireland Cork.
Aisling Foley, 2026 President of Network Ireland Kerry, commented on the success of the night: “The event highlighted that leadership exists in every corner of our community—from the boardroom to the water. We explored how building trust is the essential first step in successfully influencing others and why we must be a positive influence on ourselves first. It was a night of real stories that proved authenticity and purpose are the true drivers of success.”
The event concluded with a reminder for all members to submit their applications for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards before the April 16th deadline. For more information on joining the Kerry branch visit www.networkireland.ie. Scroll down for photos…
Speakers Cora Creed (Vice President of Digital Supply Chain Management at Universal Music Group), Monika Dukarska (Olympic Rower) and Megan Daly Tyrell, (RDI Hub) pictured with MC Kerry Brady (Hercules Building System) at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Aisling Foley (President of Network Ireland Kerry) and Tara Elzingre (Tara Elzingre Consultancy) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Claire Kingston (Limitless Life Coaching), Emir Irwin O’Shea (O’Shea’s Bar & Suite & Irwin’s Dancing) and Catherina Luckey (Mindful Teens & Kids) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Aisling Foley (President of Network Ireland Kerry) and Catherina Luckey (Mindful Teens & Kids) pictured enjoying the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th were: Lena Freitag (Lena Freitag Weddings) and Dhahabiyya Ashore (Imar MTU). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th were: Bríd O’Connor (CSG) and Rebecca Kemp (Leading Ceremonies). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th were: Brigeen O’Sullivan (Match Marketing), speaker Monika Dukarska (Olympic Rower) and Karen Buckley (Loughdale Cottage). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
MC Kerry Brady (Hercules Building System), Aisling Foley (President of Network Ireland Kerry) and Denise Healy (OnCampus Ireland) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Speaker Cora Creed (Vice President of Digital Supply Chain Management at Universal Music Group) pictured with Róisín Smullen (Vice President, Network Ireland Kerry) and Lena Freitag (Lena Freitag Weddings) at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Kerry Brady (Hercules Building System), Megan Daly Tyrell, (RDI Hub), Majella Galvin (DNG West Cork), Aisling Foley (President of Network Ireland Kerry), Monika Dukarska (Olympic Rower) and Cora Creed (Vice President of Digital Supply Chain Management at Universal Music Group) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry ‘Queens of the Kingdom – Celebrating Kerry’s Influential Women’ event at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, April 8th. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
