Network Ireland Kildare Branch celebrated International Women’s Day at Newbridge Silverware Restaurant on Friday night.
Network Ireland Kildare Branch celebrated the occasion at the award winning Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, with record numbers of members and guests in attendance. Thousands of events occur globally to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
A sum of €14,000 was raised and presented by Network Ireland Kildare Branch to the charity ‘The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services’ on the night.
Irish Soprano and Network Ireland Kildare Branch member, Celine Byrne, surprised guests with a show-stopping performance, which left everyone on the edge of their seats.
Stella Johnson, Network Ireland Kildare President, commented: “The night was a huge success as we celebrated women and women’s rights around the world. We were honoured and privileged by Celine’s performance.
![[caption id="attachment_78396" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Caroline Brouder and Jilianna Dunne from Rathangan at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly. [/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/23/iconic-upload-2016-03-05171018-image12.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78396" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Caroline Brouder and Jilianna Dunne from Rathangan at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly. [/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_78397" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Carmel Donnelly(Ted Johnsons), Network Kildare President Stella Johnson(Ted Johnsons) and Deborah O'Sullivan(Ted Johnsons) at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly.[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/23/iconic-upload-2016-03-05171026-image13.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78397" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Carmel Donnelly(Ted Johnsons), Network Kildare President Stella Johnson(Ted Johnsons) and Deborah O'Sullivan(Ted Johnsons) at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly.[/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_78398" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Therese Hughes, Maeve Jacob and Sheila Colburt from Twomilehouse at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly. [/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/23/iconic-upload-2016-03-05171030-image14.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78398" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Therese Hughes, Maeve Jacob and Sheila Colburt from Twomilehouse at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly. [/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_78399" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Betty Mullowney(Naas), Dymphna Keegan(Naas), Gert Conway(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services) and Ronnie Kinane(Naas) at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly.[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/23/iconic-upload-2016-03-05171033-image15.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78399" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Betty Mullowney(Naas), Dymphna Keegan(Naas), Gert Conway(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services) and Ronnie Kinane(Naas) at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly.[/caption]