About this Event
“Access to Advancement: Investing in Each Other’s Success”
📅 Friday, October 16th, 2026
📍 UMass Club, 1 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Join Mná Mheiriceá for our 4th Annual Business Breakfast, a signature gathering that brings together women, and allies from across Boston, Ireland, and beyond for a morning of inspiration, connection, and meaningful conversation.
Building on the momentum of previous years, this year’s theme, “Access to Advancement: Investing in Each Other’s Success” ✨ explores how we can create pathways, open doors, and actively support one another in achieving personal and professional growth.
What to Expect:
- 🎤 Inspiring panel discussion featuring leaders across business, policy, media, and advocacy
- 🤝 Meaningful networking with a diverse and dynamic community
- 💡 Conversations focused on mentorship, opportunity, and advancement
- ☕ A welcoming, energizing start to your day in the heart of Boston
🌍 Lorna Martyn
Head of Corporate Services Technology at Fidelity Investments, Lorna is a globally respected technology executive and former Chair of Technology Ireland. A passionate advocate for women in tech, leadership development, and inclusion, she brings decades of experience across Ireland and the U.S. shaping innovation and organisational culture.
🏃♀️ Phil Healy
Known as the “Bandon Bullet,” Phil is one of Ireland’s most accomplished sprint athletes — a European silver medallist, Olympian, software engineer, and STEM advocate. Her story of determination, discipline, and balance between elite sport and professional life continues to inspire women across industries and generations.
💼 Miriam O’Sullivan
As SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Boston Scientific, Miriam leads the company’s global people strategy, overseeing talent, inclusion, engagement, and leadership development worldwide. Originally from Ireland, her journey from Cork to global executive leadership is a powerful example of investing in people and creating pathways for advancement.
🎤 Linda O’Mahony Logan
Founder of Leadership360, TEDx speaker, and executive leadership coach, Linda works with organisations internationally to unlock leadership potential and drive meaningful transformation. Her work challenges traditional notions of success, helping leaders build sustainable high performance without burnout.
🎙️ Moderated by Hilary McGann
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Hilary McGann as moderator for this year’s conversation. Known for her warmth, wit, and ability to lead thoughtful and engaging discussions, Hilary will guide what promises to be an inspiring and dynamic morning of conversation and connection.
Together, these remarkable women will lead a powerful and honest discussion on ambition, resilience, leadership, mentorship, and what it truly means to invest in each other’s success.
Join us for a morning of inspiring dialogue, meaningful connection, and community as we continue building a future where women rise — together.
About Mná Mheiriceá
Mná Mheiriceá is a women-centered community rooted in connection, empowerment, and inclusivity. Founded with the support of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs, we bring together women of all backgrounds from recent graduates to stay at home mothers to executives — to support one another through professional, wellness, and social events.
Our mission is simple: to create a space where women can connect, grow, and thrive... together.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available
We welcome individuals, organizations, and partners who want to be part of this growing and impactful community.
✨ Come for the conversation. Stay for the connection. Leave inspired.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Massachusetts Club, 1 Beacon Street, Boston, United States
USD 39.19 to USD 108.55
