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19/03/2026

On 13th March 2026, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Philomena's Law will be passed, ensuring that survivors of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes in the UK can receive the compensation they are rightly owed, without losing the benefits they depend on.

For the estimated 14,000 survivors living in the UK, fewer than 5% have applied for compensation. This landmark announcement changes everything, but awareness is everything too.

At icap, we've spent 30 years standing alongside survivors of institutional trauma, providing free, culturally appropriate therapy and advocacy so that no one has to face this journey alone.

Financial redress matters. So does healing. 💚

Read our full blog here: https://www.icap.org.uk/philomenas-law-justice-at-last-for-survivors/

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's from all the team at icap 💚

16/03/2026

We’re delighted to see icap’s International Women’s Day Lunch featured by The Irish Post. The event took place on the 6th of March at the Kimpton Fitzroy and welcomed a completely sold-out room of 250 women from across many sectors.

The lunch has become one of the biggest annual dates in the Irish community calendar. It brings professional value and genuine connection. It’s a place to strengthen relationships, entertain clients, and celebrate women’s achievements in a room that feels purposeful.

Read the Irish Post feature and share it with someone who should be in the room next year:

A GROUP of 250 Irish women came together in London over the weekend to celebrate International Wo...

09/03/2026

This year’s International Women's Day theme, “Give to Gain”, captures something we saw again and again at icap’s sold-out lunch: when women share support, insight and encouragement, everyone leaves with more.

This video features voices from across the room, including the Women's Irish Network UK, our sponsors L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage and VGC Group, the London Rose Centre, and guests from TV and comedy Anna Haugh, Rachel Galvo and Susan Stanley . Each one brings a perspective on how giving time, knowledge and support creates real return, in life and in work.

icap’s International Women’s Day Lunch is one of the biggest Irish community events of the year. It gives guests a high-quality way to network, entertain clients, meet potential leads, and celebrate women’s achievements in a trusted setting.

Watch the video and consider your own “Give to Gain” approach this year. Then follow icap to stay connected, learn about future events and the work we do to support Irish mental health in the UK.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to everyone in our community. Today is a chance to recognise women’s achievements and to reflect on this year’s theme, which reminds us that change happens when we act together, not alone.

On Friday, the 6th of March, icap’s International Women’s Day Lunch brought 250 women together in a completely sold-out room. The atmosphere was full of energy, warmth and real connection. It was an afternoon for networking, celebrating success and creating space for new conversations across business, leadership and community life.

For many guests, the value was simple and lasting: meaningful introductions, genuine support from peers, and the chance to entertain clients or share an empowering event with colleagues and friends.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you want to be first to hear about next year’s lunch and other icap events, sign up to our newsletter and follow icap for updates.

04/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Karen Cogan as the keynote speaker at icap’s sold-out International Women’s Day Lunch.

This event brings together Irish women and supporters from across the UK to build relationships, share ideas and celebrate women’s achievements. Many attend to nurture professional networks, entertain clients and meet new collaborators in a relaxed but elegant setting.

Karen is a renowned writer and performer from Cork city, she was recently named an Irish rising star by Variety and Screen Daily.

Karen is a writer on the BAFTA and Peabody winning BAD SISTERS (Apple TV+) series 1 and 2.

She is currently developing two of her own series with Netflix, a large scale Irish American family drama and a darkly comedic drama based on a podcast by and about st*****rs.

She has a Dusty Springfield biopic with BBC, and shows in development about birth, s*x, female friendship and an AI s*x robot (!) with Channel 4, ITV Merman, Lookout Point, Orchid, Sister Pictures, Poison Pen and others.

Karen co-wrote and executive produced HOLDING for ITV and wrote on THE YOUNG OFFENDERS for BBC. She has been in many Writers rooms and is developing films and television in the UK and America. Karen trained as an actor at RADA and has written and performed two award winning solo plays.

If you missed out on tickets for this event, why not join our newsletter to be the first to hear about future icap events and priority booking opportunities.

19/02/2026

We’re delighted to announce that The Celtic Belles will be performing at icap’s International Women’s Day Lunch.

The Celtic Belles consist of Caroline Regan on concertina and Heather Doran on guitar and vocals. The duo perform a vibrant mix of Irish ballads, up-tempo trad tunes, country, pop, and folk.

We're delighted to share that the lunch is now completely sold out. We are looking forward to bringing together Irish women and supporters, from across many sectors, to celebrate our achievements and support a worthy cause like icap.

If you missed out, make sure you’re on our newsletter list to hear first about future icap events and priority announcements: www.icap.org.uk

11/02/2026

We are delighted to announce the MC for icap’s sold-out International Women’s Day Lunch is the fabulous Carmel Moore.

This year’s lunch is now completely sold out and will bring together Irish women from across sectors to connect, network and celebrate one another’s achievements. It is one of the biggest dates in the Irish community calendar, offering guests the chance to nurture client relationships, meet new collaborators and enjoy an afternoon of insight, humour and inspiration.

Carmel Moore is an Irish leadership consultant, based in London since the 1980s. She has spent three decades in senior finance and tax roles and now works with leaders and organisations navigating pressure, complexity and change.

Alongside her consulting work, Carmel has a fledgling stand-up comedy career, bringing humour and sharp observation to conversations about women, work, wellbeing and modern life.

If you want to be in the room next time, join our mailing list today so you hear about future events before they sell out: www.icap.org.uk

02/02/2026

On the 9th of October 2026, icap will host its 30th Anniversary Dinner at the Kimpton Fitzroy London. It will be an evening of celebration as we purposefully bring our Irish community together to mark this significant milestone for icap.

The Kimpton offers a beautiful setting with exceptional food, that will be complimented with live entertainment throughout the evening. With an elegant ballroom full of people from across the Irish community, this is the perfect event to entertain clients, socialise with your colleagues or simply enjoy an entertaining evening with friends.

Most importantly, every ticket purchased supports icap’s work providing culturally sensitive therapy for Irish people across the UK.

If you know you want to be in the room on the 9th of October, get in touch with icap (events@icap.org.uk) to register your interest for tickets or table.

27/01/2026

In this video, icap Hospitality Ambassador John Nugent talks about his journey with icap; from understanding the need for culturally sensitive therapy to actively championing our work in his own industry.

Ambassadors like John help us reach new audiences, host events that raise both funds and awareness, and keep mental health on the agenda across London’s Irish community.

If you recognise the importance of specialist support for Irish people in the UK and you have a network, venue or platform you would like to use for good, we would love to partner with you.

Learn more about becoming an icap ambassador and how your leadership can make a real difference. Visit our website for details or get in touch with the team: https://www.icap.org.uk/become-an-icap-ambassador/

25/01/2026

Wondering whether the icap International Women’s Day Lunch is the right event for you this year?

If you are an Irish woman living and working in the UK and you want meaningful connection, professional value and a way to mark International Women’s Day that feels real, the answer is likely yes.

On the 6th of March, you will join a room of women who share similar roots but bring very different experiences; across sectors, seniority levels and stages of life. In line with the “Give To Gain” theme, you will have the chance to support others, share your own journey and gain fresh ideas and contacts in return.

It is also an opportunity to support icap’s work with the Irish community, ensuring that culturally sensitive mental health support is available when it is needed most.

If this sounds like your kind of room, don’t sit it out. Grab your ticket and bring a friend or colleague: https://www.icap.org.uk/icaps-international-womens-day-lunch-2026/