SI Ireland

12/11/2026

A Special Afternoon at the RDS – 25th November!

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music and inspiration as we mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Featuring Ireland’s musical theatre star Rebecca Storm, the fabulous Sea of Change Choir and performances from two schools, alongside special guest speakers from the UN and Safe Ireland.

An uplifting afternoon celebrating music, unity and the power of standing together against violence towards women. A portion of ticket proceeds will support Safe Ireland.

Come along, enjoy the music and support this important cause!

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Be part of this unique afternoon concert at the RDS marking the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

12/11/2026

National SIROI President Eileen Diamond and local Ballina Club President Laura Kenny hosted their local heat of the National Soroptimist Public Speaking Schoolgirls competition on Wednesday evening in Ballina.

Held in the Newman institute, 10 talented schoolgirls took to the stage to deliver their chosen speeches, sharing their ideas and perspectives on a variety of interesting topics. Each speaker captivated the audience with her confidence, enthusiasm and individuality.

The judges praised all of the girls for demonstrating the power of their young voices and particularly commented on their confidence, courage and outstanding communication skills! Winners were Molly Jennings Ballina, Emma Sweeney Enniscrone and the reserve was Olivia Jerczynska Crossmolina.

The evening continued with Ballina Soroptimists launching their Orange the World Campaign which will take place locally with further activities on the 26th of November.

11/11/2026

Great excitement at Dungarvan and District Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition for Girls last Thursday in Dungarvan Town Hall.

16 competitors impressed both the audience and the judges. Dungarvan & District’s President Marita Fogarty and Public Speaking Convenor Anne Higgins presented the two winners Eva de Paor ftom Gaelcholaiste Cheitinn.Cluain Meala and Julianne Kearney Loreto Secondary School.Clontarf. Reserve is Emma Harvey from Gaelcholaiste Cheitinn.

A special award. ‘The Ciara Meehan Award’ for Research Content, in memory of the daughter of one of Dungarvan & District’s Club Members’ Gemma Meehan was presented to Bhargavi Sreedhar from Raheen College.

The Dungarvan & District local heat public speaking competition is part of the Soroptimist National Public Speaking Competition for Schoolgirls in the Republic of Ireland. The competition is sponsored by SCF Global Campus, Drogheda, in Co Louth.

09/11/2026

A woman’s right to say NO is absolute!
Her voice, her choice, her consent must always be respected!

09/11/2026

Athlone Soroptimists Launch their Orange the World Campaign with an Inspiring Charity Lunch.

On Saturday 7th November at the Hudson Bay Hotel Soroptimist International Athlone successfully launched their United Nations Orange the World Campaign at a memorable Charity Lunch.

Athlone President Sile O’Flaherty welcomed SIROI National President Eileen Diamond on her first official engagement and National Secretary Eileen Kelly.. The event brought together soroptimists, supporters, friends, and members of the local community for an afternoon dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and girls while celebrating the power of collective action and support.

A Highlight of the afternoon was a moving and inspirational address by renowned entrepreneur, broadcaster, and campaigner Norah Casey. Speaking openly about her personal experiences of domestic violence and survival, Ms Casey delivered a heartfelt presentation that resonated deeply with attendees.

The Orange the World campaign is a global United Nations initiative that calls for action to end violence against women and girls. Soroptimist Clubs in Ireland continue to support action through awareness, advocacy, and community engagement.

Together, we can Orange the World and create a future where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.

07/11/2026

Talented Schoolgirls’ Shine at Ennis Soroptimists’ Public Speaking Local Heat!

Ennis Soroptimists hosted their local heat on Thursday 5th of November. Ten talented participants captivated the audience at Waterpark House in Ennis with their confidence, enthusiasm and excellent presentations.

SI Ennis President Brigid Barron presented the winners Niamh O’Connell, St Josephs Secondary School, Tulla and Saoirse Kent, Coláiste Muire, Ennis with their certificates. Runner Up and Reserve was Anzel Labuschange, Coláiste Muire, Ennis.

Congratulations to all ten girls for their engaging presentations, and also to the Ennis Soroptimist club members for organising such a successful and inspiring local heat!

06/11/2026

Success for Bandon in their Soroptimist Public Speaking competition!

Well done to all 12 participants who took part in the local heat of the Soroptimist schoolgirls’ Public Speaking Competition in Bandon Grammar last night Thursday 5th of November.

Congratulations to Molly O Brien - Colaiste na Tobhirte Bandon and Scarlet O Mahony Sacred Heart Secondary School Bandon who were winners on the night and now advance to the Munster Final! Reserve is Honor Cave Bandon Grammar School

A special thank you to Bandon Grammar for hosting and Bandon Soroptimists for their organisation of the evening.

A well deserved mention must to Bandon’s Milly Seaman, the All-Ireland winner of the Soroptimists Public Speaking Competition for Schoolgirls which was held in March 2026, at the Mansion House in Dublin. Throughout the competition Milly was a wonderful support to the girls and delivered a lovely speech, sharing her experiences and insights as an All-Ireland winner.

Congratulations to Molly and Scarlet and well done to all the girls who took part in the local heat competition.

05/11/2026

Inspiring Young Voices From North Kildare

SI North Kildare had a wonderful afternoon of public speaking at their local heat of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition for Schoolgirls.

8 participants entered the competition which took place in Clongowes. The judges had a tough job but in the end Amber Deegan, Scoil Dara Kilcock and Michelle Mittal, Scoil Mhuire Clane were chosen as winners to go though to the Regional Final.
Niamh Comey from Maynooth CC as Reserve.

A special mention and thank you to Aisling Nolan who was MC for the afternoon.

02/11/2026

SIROI Wins Best Practice Award for our Human Trafficking – Hidden in Plain Sight Project!

Soroptimists in the Republic of Ireland have been recognised with a Best Practice Award at the recent Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland Conference in Cardiff on Saturday 31st of October 2026.

The award within the charitable object, Advancement of Human Rights was awarded to SI Republic of Ireland for their outstanding awareness project on Human Trafficking “Hidden in Plain Sight”

31/10/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL!

EILEEN DIAMOND IS THE NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL REPUBLIC OF IRELAND!

Exciting news coming across from the SIGBI Conference in Cardiff earlier this afternoon!

Immediate Past President Siobhan Matthews officially handed over the Presidential role to Eileen Diamond of SI Ballina Club marking the beginning of a new chapter for both SI Ballina & SOROI.

Eileen will be supported by her fellow SI Ballina Club Member Eileen Kelly who will take up her new role as National Secretary.

We wish Eileen every success on her new appointment as she leads SIROI forward to empower, educate and enable women and girls across communities in the Republic Of Ireland.

Thank you to Siobhan Matthews for her leadership and dedication throughout her Presidential year in 2025/2026. Siobhan takes up her new role as SIGBI Membership Director.

🌟 Congratulations, President Eileen!