About Network Ireland

About Us

Our Mission

Network Ireland is a non-profit, voluntary organisation, with over 1,300 members, 17 dynamic branches and a recently launched Virtual Branch. Established in 1983, this is a progressive, dynamic organisation supporting the professional and personal development of women.

Our membership is made up of a diverse group of women, from budding entrepreneurs, SME owners, professionals and leaders in indigenous and multinational organisations to non profits, charities, arts and the public sector. We have a strong voice and are interested in promoting diversity and equality, entrepreneurship and leadership development; collaborating with like-minded people and organisations.

Aims & Objectives

Supporting the personal and professional development of women in business
Voluntary led
Providing a forum where professional women can exchange ideas and increase business contacts
Encouraging women to achieve more satisfying careers
Marketing the skills and expertise of Network members
Promoting women as worthy contributors to the Irish economy and decision-making bodies
Liaising with National and International Organisations
Creating Links into Government and State Bodies
Promoting a high standard of ethics in business
Promoting the welfare of the community through the joint effort of members

Voluntary Organisation

As a voluntary organisation, all committee members, nationally and at branch level, give freely of their time to coordinate and manage events, speakers, and our flagship national events.

The funding needed to run the best possible events for our members is achieved through membership fees and financial partnerships with public and private bodies. Network Ireland provides a forum in which new and established businesswomen and women employed in business can develop professional and personal contacts to ensure that their contribution and influence is recognised as a vital force in business and in society..

Unique

Network Ireland is unique in the fact that it offers support, mentoring and confidence building for women, in particular those starting in business or returning to the workplace.

Members can develop and pool their individual skills through interaction and collaboration with other women in a supportive environment which offers training, mentoring and an opportunity to tap into the skills and specialist expertise of other members.