Upcoming Events
WIH Christmas Networking Event
It has been a fantastic year for WIH in which the Professional Network has gone from strength-to-strength. We are looking forward to sharing our Christmas networking event with lots of new and familiar faces for what promises to be an evening of connection, celebration and festive cheer!
Where: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Guest speaker: TBC
Sponsor: DJH Business Advisers
WIH Liverpool Networking Event
Our WIH Professional Network meets in Liverpool next February, with more details to be announced soon!
Where: Venue to be confirmed
Guest Speaker: To be announced
Sponsor: Sefton Hospitality
Big Irish Breakfast 2026
Join in with Fréa’s Big Irish Breakfast in March 2026 and support vulnerable Irish people across the North of England.
Whether you're tucking into a full fry or a fresh fruit salad, sipping coffee or a cupán tae - make it count by donating to Fréa.
Share a photo of your breakfast with #BigIrishBreakfast and help spread the word. Every bite makes a difference.
Fréa St. Patrick’s Day Ball 2026
Following a spectacular inaugural Ball in 2025 that raised over £57,000 in support of the Irish community in need and vulnerable across the North of England, Fréa’s St. Patrick’s Day Ball returns in 2026! Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel for another spectacular evening filled with Irish culture, music, dancing, and generosity. All proceeds will support Fréa’s charity partnership.
There will be fantastic live entertainment from Absolute, the ultimate Irish and Celtic Event band from London, Irish-inspired country and folk mother-and-daughter duo The Skylarks, a performance from SONAS professional Irish dance troupe and the wonderful Fianna Phádraig Pipe Band.
Last year’s event sold out, so early booking is recommended. For further details, table and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dorothy Lynch, Fréa, at dorothy.lynch@frea.org.uk.
Maguire Family Law Solicitors Charity Luncheon
We’re honoured to be chosen as charity partners for the Maguire Family Law Solicitors Charity Luncheon, taking place on Friday 7 November at the stunning Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester and tender Restaurant Manchester in Manchester.
This sold-out event will bring together friends and supporters for an afternoon of connection and generosity - all in aid of raising vital funds to support the Irish and wider community across the North of England.
A heartfelt thank you to Maguire Family Law and Latitude Law for hosting and sponsoring the event, as well as to everyone who is attending for supporting us.
With special thanks also to:
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited | JBGass | The Drawing Room Creative | 18 St John Street Chambers | Slack & Andrews | Sofitel London St James | DJH Business Advisers | Rachel Bates - Designer
WIH Leeds Networking Event
Our WIH Professional Network meets in Leeds this October, with more details to be announced soon!
Where: Clockwise Offices Leeds Yorkshire House
Guest Speaker: Roisin Currie, CEO, Greggs plc
Sponsors: Clockwise Offices, V&A Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd & Greggs plc
WIH “Peak the ‘Reek” Trip to Westport
This September, 28 members of our Women of Irish Heritage (WIH) Professional Network travel to Westport to climb the iconic Croagh Patrick, also known as “The ‘Reek”.
You can support our climbers by donating to their individual fundraising pages or directly to the team page via JustGiving:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/peakthereek
Thank you so much for your support!
Questions?
If you have questions about upcoming events, please contact:
Dorothy Lynch (Fréa Development Manager)
dorothy.lynch@frea.org.uk
07519126835