Women of Irish Heritage (WIH)
WIH Professional Network in the North of England
WIH is a unique network that has created a safe and ambitious space for women to thrive, build their confidence and progress, both personally and professionally. The network meets several times a year for events in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool and welcomes all Irish women and women of Irish Heritage in the north of England.
Members describe WIH as a place where they belong and say that it “feels like home”. For many, it’s a place where their achievements and skills are acknowledged and celebrated, where they can connect with their shared heritage and where they can form valued business relationships and long-lasting friendships.
Five reasons to join:
Membership and sessions are completely *free*
Exclusive career advice from a woman of Irish heritage at each event
An opportunity to meet other women with Irish heritage across varied industries and sectors
Nibbles, drinks and interesting conversations
Plus outside-of-the-box fundraising events - we’ve organised music nights, preloved fashion sales, cheese and wine evenings and even a fundraising lunch with Dara O’Briain - to support Fréa’s lifeline work
Leave your details below to join our mailing list, then visit the Women of Irish Heritage professional network LInkedIn page and click 'follow’.
WIH Advisory Board Members
Women of Irish Heritage Network has a voluntary Advisory Board and the day-to-day operations are managed by Fréa's Development Manager, Dorothy Lynch.
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Carla Stockton-Jones
Chairperson
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Eimear Maguire
Vice-Chair
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Dorothy Lynch
Fréa
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Rachael Loftus MBE
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Sarah-Louise McCartney
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Sarah Harkness
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Marian Cotter
WIH Ambassadors
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Aileen Wiswell
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Theresa Grant OBE
Stay in touch
If you would like to become part of an exciting journey to build up this North of England Women of Irish Heritage Network, then please sign up to our mailing list.
If you have questions please contact:
Dorothy Lynch (Fréa Development Manager)
dorothy.lynch@frea.org.uk
07519126835
When you have something in common with everyone in the room, there’s a different vibe – one that’s more about supporting each other than having to be “professional.”
— WIH member