Welcome to the Irish Women's Network of BC
The Irish Women’s Network of BC was formed in 1998 to connect Irish women and women of Irish descent in British Columbia for conversation, networking opportunities and mutual support by coordinating events and activities, encouraging local gatherings based on similar interests and by connecting Irish women in BC through e-mail, facebook and instagram.
Honorary Members of the Irish Women's Network of BC:
Dr. Mary Robinson, President of Ireland 1990-1997 - awarded 2006
Ms. Mary McAleese, President of Ireland 1997 - 2011 - awarded 2007
Ms. Mairead Corrigan Maguire, joint winner, Nobel Peace Prize 1976 - awarded 2009
Honorary Members of the Irish Women's Network of BC:
Dr. Mary Robinson, President of Ireland 1990-1997 - awarded 2006
Ms. Mary McAleese, President of Ireland 1997 - 2011 - awarded 2007
Ms. Mairead Corrigan Maguire, joint winner, Nobel Peace Prize 1976 - awarded 2009
Membership
Women of Irish descent in BC or those intending to move here are welcome to become a member of the IWN. There is no membership fee. To become a member, send an email with your first and last name to [email protected] and you will be added to our membership contact list. Irish women visiting from any part of the world are welcome to attend any of our meetings or functions.
All information on the membership contact list is kept confidential and only used for the business of the Irish Women's Network and to inform our membership about events or activities relating to or of interest to the IWN.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The Network is only as strong as its members and so we encourage active volunteers and ideas for networking.
All information on the membership contact list is kept confidential and only used for the business of the Irish Women's Network and to inform our membership about events or activities relating to or of interest to the IWN.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The Network is only as strong as its members and so we encourage active volunteers and ideas for networking.
IWN Irish Woman of the Year
In past years (1999 - 2013) this award was presented annually to an Irish woman who had made "an outstanding contribution to the Irish community or to the community at large". Click on the following link for more information about the recipients: IWN Woman of the Year
