SI Ireland

26/04/2026

Congratulations to SI Cork who have marked the 70th anniversary of their foundation! A remarkable achievement.

President Siobhan and Soroptimists from around the country joined them for the celebration today.

19/04/2026

Congratulations to SI Wexford on an amazing 65 years of service to women and girls and their local communities!

04/04/2026

This Easter, as we celebrate renewal, hope, and new beginnings, we are reminded of the power of community and the impact we can make when we come together.

May this season bring you joy, peace, and inspiration.

02/04/2026

19/03/2026

We were delighted to brief Ambassador Fergal Mythen on our project “Hidden in Plain Sight” and speak about the work we have been doing on human trafficking. We spoke about what can be done in international collaboration and policy and shared our hope for the project outcomes. We also met with the team from the mission, Fiona and Caoimhe who spoke about their work on human rights in the UN and ways to collaborate and share our experiences. Thank you Fergal for giving your time this afternoon and for full engaging discussion on this critical issue.

19/03/2026

Final day of CSW in the UN, the Irish delegation had a visit into the General Assembly Hall ahead of meetings with the UN Ambassador to brief him on our humanitarian trafficking project.

18/03/2026

Great day at the United Nations today, we met at the Irish Mission to prepare for our talk on “Ending Trafficking Together: Good Practice for Women and Girls”

President Siobhan, Anne, Aisling and Fiona pictured this morning in New York!

11/03/2026

Join us live on the 18th March at 2.30pm GMT and watch SI Ireland take part in a CSW panel called “Ending Trafficking Together” presenting on our national project “Hidden in Plain Sight”

Registration in advance is necessary at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhKyQ3bA8Y9jtm2TALCWsBST2iAsmSwV1jujosnvvH_34T4A/viewform

08/03/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women of Soroptimist International Republic of Ireland, women who lead with courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to creating a better world.

Across our clubs and communities, Soroptimists are taking action: supporting women and girls, advocating for equality, and empowering those whose voices too often go unheard. Each project, partnership, and act of service reflects the strength of women working together for lasting change.

Today we also honour the incredible women and girls we serve: the survivors, leaders, students, carers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who inspire us every day. Your resilience and determination remind us why this work matters.

Together, we are building a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to live safely, learn freely, and achieve her full potential.

Happy International Women’s Day from Soroptimist International Republic of Ireland.

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Milly Seaman from Bandon, who was crowned winner of the Soroptimist International Republic of Ireland National Public Speaking Competition at the historic Mansion House in Dublin.

Milly impressed judges and audience alike with her confident delivery, clarity of thought and powerful speaking ability. As part of the competition, finalists also responded to an impromptu topic, this year’s challenge was “Growing up means…” where Milly demonstrated remarkable composure and insight.

We are incredibly proud of all the talented students who took part in this inspiring national final, representing their schools and communities with confidence and passion.

Our sincere thanks to SCF Global Campus, whose support helps us continue to encourage young people to develop the skills, confidence and leadership that public speaking fosters.

Bandon Soroptimists Coláiste na Toirbhirte

07/03/2026

Today’s the day!

Best of luck to all our incredible finalists travelling to Dublin this morning for the National Final at the Mansion House. We hope the journeys are smooth, the nerves aren’t too bad, and that everyone arrives safe and ready for a fantastic day.

A special thank you to SI Dublin for hosting this year’s final. Dublin has the honour of welcoming the competition because last year’s winner, Sandi from St. Aidan’s Community School, brought the title there in the 44th year of the competition. We’re delighted that Sandi will be joining us today to share what her year as winner has been like and to inspire this year’s finalists.

This moment is the culmination of months of preparation, dedication, and support from teachers, families, and friends across the country. We are so proud of every finalist who has made it to this stage.

And once again, our sincere thanks to SCF Global Campus for their continued support of this programme and for helping empower the voices of young women across Ireland.

Safe travels to everyone and we look forward to an inspiring final at the Mansion House today!

05/03/2026

Final preparations are underway in classrooms, homes, and communities across Ireland as our incredible finalists get ready for the National Final this Saturday at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Over the past number of months, these remarkable young women have dedicated time, energy, and courage to developing and sharing their voices. Reaching the national stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we are so proud of every one of them.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the teachers, friends, and families who have supported them along the way. It truly takes a village to nurture confidence, ideas, and ambition and your encouragement has helped bring these finalists to this moment.

This year’s final is especially meaningful as it marks the culmination of the 45th year of the competition. What began four and a half decades ago has continued to grow and flourish, empowering generation after generation of young women across Ireland.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our valued sponsor SCF Global Campus for supporting this programme and helping make opportunities like this possible.

Best of luck to all our finalists, we can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday in the Mansion House.