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Join us on March 6th at the Salthill Hotel for an inspiring and energising celebration of International Women’s Day, brought to you in partnership with Network Galway and LEO Galway.Enjoy a vibrant morning of connection, conversation, and opportunities to network with incredible women from across Galway’s business community.
SPECIAL GUEST:
Dr. Ruth Mackey
Ruth Mackey is Co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and COO of MBRYONICS Ltd, a company specialising in optical hardware for space-based internet infrastructure. Her expertise spans system-level oversight of optics development, alongside financial management and business operations.
Ruth holds an MPhys in physics from Heriot Watt University and a PhD in adaptive optics from NUI Galway. Before establishing MBRYONICS, her early work included creating laser links between buildings in Galway City. MBRYONICS is a multi-disciplinary team encompassing precision manufacturing, optics, photonics, lasers, and embedded software systems - building the internet in space.
FIRESIDE CHAT:
Women Leading the Way
A panel of inspiring speakers sharing their stories, insights, and practical takeaways to empower your journey.
Cróna Esler is the Owner and Managing Director of Cróna Esler PR & Communications – a bespoke public relations and communications firm, offering a broad range of specialised and client-specific services. Cróna works with clients across diverse sectors to develop compelling messaging, build awareness and credibility, protect reputation, foster trust, and shape perception both internally and externally.
Cróna has spent more than 20 years working across journalism, public relations and communications. She holds a BA (Hons) in English and Sociology and an MA (Hons) in Journalism.
Tara Canning has worked in Dr Clare Apothecary & Clinic for over 20 years, starting as a part time retail assistant and Clinic Nutritionist. Now Tara is managing the company with a strong online presence, Dr Clare Apothecary products are stocked in over 150 stores across the island. A strong ethos of quality, sustainability and lean management have led Tara and the company to a strong position in the health and wellness sector with a view to the EU market in 2026.
Elma Carew is a Career & Wellbeing Coach and Fractional HR partner who helps professionals gain clarity, confidence and balance in their work and life. She holds advanced coaching qualifications across career, wellbeing and leadership and is an experienced workshop facilitator delivering sessions on burnout, resilience, mindful work, digital wellbeing and leadership skills. With two decades of HR experience including senior leadership roles, she blends insight, practicality and deep understanding to help people and organisations move forward with purpose.
Friday 6th March 2026 (Registration from 9.30am)
Salthill Hotel, The Promenade, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 DD4V
Tea/Coffee with light breakfast provided
This event is open to all women across the business community.
Register now at https://galwayleo.clr.events/event/139794:women-empowering-women-celebrating-international-womens-day
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Salthill Hotel, The Promenade Salthill,Galway, Ireland
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