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Annual Christmas Luncheon
The spirit of Christmas was brought to life in the magnigicent Shelbourne Hotel as 170 Network Dublin members and guests gathered for our annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, 30 November 2007. The trees were lit, the fires were glowing and the Jolie champagne was flowing during the drinks reception where guests were entertained by a jazz trio before entering the main ballroom for a splendid 4 course luncheon and a peek through the overflowing Fisher’s goody bags.
Network Dublin President, Leanne Papaionnou, welcomed all in attendance before introducing our guest speaker, Liam Griffin, Managing Director of the Griffin Hotel Group which includes Hotel Kilkenny, Ferrycarrig Hotel and Monart Destination Spa. Liam shared stories of growing up in the hotel business, his passion for Wexford hurling and kept us highly amused with a few jokes. Along with Amanda Corrigan, Marketing Manager of Monart Destination Spa, Liam presented two awards; Best Dressed to Hilda de Block and Best Shoes to Denise Fay.
Over dessert and coffee the amazing raffle prizes were awarded to the lucky, and very generous, winners. €2,700 was raised for our Charity of the Year, One Family, and we are very grateful to everyone who sponsored prizes and purchased raffle tickets. Please support our very generous Sponsors
 Before retiring to the Horseshoe for further networking, Leanne introduced incoming President, Kerry O’Donnell. Kerry made a presentation to Leanne on behalf of all members and thanked her for her inspired leadership over the past two years. Thanks to Leanne and her hard working committee, Network Dublin has experienced tremendous growth. Quite fittingly, the event ended with a standing ovation for Leanne as members and guests applauded the achievements of this remarkable woman.
Network Ireland Conference
The Network Ireland Annual Conference took place last week Friday the 6 th October in Limerick. The speakers were inspirational and the thought provoking and the attention to detail was seen all around us.
All we can say is that the Conference Committee lead by Gaye Moore Noonan really outdid themselves. On behalf of Network Dublin, we would like to congratulate Gaye and her team for raising the bar on our annual conference and making it such a successful event.
A big congratulations to the winners of the Network Ireland awards
Network Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year: Paula Egan, Celtic Careers, Network Kildare
Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year: Patricia Callan, SFA, Network Dublin
Network New Business Woman of the Year: tbc
Network Ireland Charity of the Year: tbc
  At the Gala Dinner
left: Aine Stack and Tricia Murphy
right: Veronica Canning and Leanne Papaioannou
 O2 Women Mean Business Awards 2007
Network Dublin would like to congratulate Patricia Callan from the Small Firms Association for winning the O2 WMBusinesswomen of the Year Award 2007.
We would also like to congratulate Veronica Canning from the Academy for Leaders for being a finalist in the Accenture WMBig Idea Award 2007.
To see more information on the finalists and winners go to: www.womenmeanbusiness.com
Networking works at Network Dublin
Network Dublin are thrilled to announce that a wonderful deal has been done between our member Liz Waters from Malones of Dublin and InterTradeIreland. They will be assisting Malones with their market entry into Northern Ireland assisted by Acumen.
“InterTradeIreland’s attention was drawn to Malones as a result of the article in The Sunday Times, instigated by Rose Costello who I met at my first Network meeting back in May” said Liz. “My sincere thanks to Network Dublin for aiding in this meeting and for their continuous interest in my business.”
 SFA Small Business Awards
Are you the best small business in Ireland? If you would like to raise your profile and win a cash price of €15,000, enter the 2008 Small Firms Assocaition, Small Business Awards today! Click on www.sfa.ie
Network Dublin makes it into the Sunday Business Post
 On Sunday the 29th July 2007, Network Dublin was featured in the Sunday Business Post on their People in Business Page.
“It is great to see so many newspapers and magazines being interested in Network Dublin this year. It really does help to raise the profile of Network Dublin and drive our membership which always attracts new exciting business women into the association” said Leanne, President of Network Dublin.
To read the article “click here”
We were so blown away by the response that we received from the Network Dublin members for the Network Businesswomen of the Year awards. So much so that we have decided to produce a list of finalists for each category (in alphabetical order), as well as all the other members that were nominated for an award.
In celebration of the Dublin finalists we will be hosting a drinks reception at the Lansdowne Hotel on the 1 st August 2007 at 18:30, where we will announce the Winner* of each category, who will represent Network Dublin at the Network Ireland Businesswomen of the Year Awards later this year. Congratulations to all nominees and finalists!
Businesswoman
of the Year
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Entrepreneur
of the Year |
New Business
of the Year |
Finalists
Deirdre Clerkin
Oppenheim Investment Managers
Michele Ryan
McDonald's Restaurants Ireland
Patricia Callan
Small Firms Association
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Finalists
Carol Ann Casey
CA Consulting
Leanne Papaioannou
Chilli Pepper Marketing
Valerie Pierce
Clear & Critical Thinking |
Finalists
Eavanna Breen
Akina Beauty & Laser Clinic
Emma Fleetwood
Bon Bia Personal Chef Services
Susan Daly
Pitt & Bond |
Other Nominees
Amanda Corrigan, Monart
Destination Spa
Ciara Lucy, Byrne Conroy Consulting
Mary Kane, Carne Global Financial
Services Ltd
Susan Lord, Ovation Event Management |
Other Nominees
Anne Galligan, MicroPro Computers
Edel Cleary, Feng Shui Design
Mary O'Driscoll, Arrivas Training & Development
Mary Doyle, Doyle Consulting
Paula King, Executive Coaching Solutions Ltd
Paula Duffy, Paula Duffy Solicitors
Trish Kelly, Hotplate Design |
Other Nominees
Michelle O'Keeffe, Net Marketing |
Network Dublin would like to thank Irish Tatler for featuring our May event in their July issue. Irish Tatler photos available to view here as a pdf
Work/Life Balance Just Got Easier for Dublin Business Women
Monart Destination Spa has become the main sponsor of Network Dublin
Recently voted as one of the top ten luxury destinations in the world by Forbes Magazine, Wexford-based Monart Destination Spa is owned and operated by Liam Griffin, former Wexford Hurling player and All-Ireland winning Manager. The deal sees Network Dublin become the first organisation Monart has sponsored since it opened in December 2005.
Speaking at the announcement in the Burlington Hotel, Amanda Corrigan, Marketing Manager of Monart Destination Spa said “We believe that the qualities and beliefs of Network Dublin are similar to our own. The Network Dublin theme of 'My Work, My Life, My Play' is a perfect match with our own vision.”
Amanda elaborated “Business Women today lead incredibly busy lives. They juggle so much in their home life as well as their business life. Monart is the ideal location for such a busy woman to rest, rejuvenate and transform themselves.”
Network Dublin is a support and confidence building organisation for women in business, the professions and the arts. It runs monthly events centred on 'My Work, My Life, My Play' and it is part of the larger nationwide organisation, Network Ireland.
Leanne Papaioannou, President of Network Dublin said “Monart is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. It really is a special and magical destination. It is definitely a place to leave the stresses of Dublin business life behind, if even for a few days.”
“This is a phenomenal vote of confidence in our organisation as well as a great benefit to our existing members. We are delighted to welcome Monart into our association.” continued Papaioannou.
The deal is highly relevant for Network Dublin as it is currently on a growth trajectory. It is continually looking to attract new members, both entrepreneurs and corporate members. The Monart Sponsorship will enable Network Dublin to promote its brand and the benefits it brings to Dublin business women.
Recent figures from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor found that 70,000 women or 5.5% of the adult population in Ireland are at the early stage of setting up their business. It also found that 42% of all adult women said fear of failure prevented them from starting a business. Network Dublin, as a support and confidence building organisation, is well positioned to assist women when starting their own business.
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 OneFamily - Network Dublin Charity for 2006 and 2007
OneFamily (formerly Cherish) was founded in 1972 by a courageous group of women who refused to accept that their children should suffer or be discriminated against because they had been born to single mothers.
OneFamily has taken this basic principle that all families are equal and has grown to reflect the changing reality of family life in Ireland. OneFamily now works with all members of all types of one-parent families, to achieve equality and social inclusion for all one-parent families in Ireland.
Should you wish to find out more about One Family or make a contribution please contact Karen on 01 662 9212 or visit their website on www.onefamily.ie
 Kerry O'Donnell of One Family receives a cheque for €2,600 from Leanne Papaioannou, President of Network Dublin.
The money was raised through a variety of activities during 2006, primarily the Christmas Lunch at the Four Seasons and Network Dublin is delighted to raise funds for this much needed Charity. |
Networking Day Dublin - Thursday, March 29 2007
Inspired by International Networking Week™
International Networking Week™, occuring in February 2007, is an initiative of BNI®, the largest business networking organization in the world. It's purpose is to raise the profile of networking in the wider community, recognizing it as an essential tool for success in today's business climate.
 Networking Day Dublin, is a prime opportunity to network with other business people and learn about the way contact networks benefit businesses of all sizes, and is open to all business professionals, tradespeople, students, journalists - in fact, anyone who values or would like to know more about business networking.
Please RSVP to Alan Bell Directly on +353 1 855 8951 or email alan.bell@adnet.ie |
Red Cow Inn, Dublin 22
29th March 2007
11.00am - 5.00pm
Price EUR 65 includes:
tea, coffee & buffet lunch
Presentations by key specialists including Mike Macedonio, New York Times best-selling author of 'Truth or Delusion', and Sarah Owen, renowned referral marketing specialist. |
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