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_78416" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Irish Soprano and Network Ireland Kildare Branch member, Celine Byrne, John Forde(52nd Street) and Pauline Forde(Heirloom Bouquets 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-2016-03-05171210-image32.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78416" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Irish Soprano and Network Ireland Kildare Branch member, Celine Byrne, John Forde(52nd Street) and Pauline Forde(Heirloom Bouquets 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]
![[caption id="attachment_78417" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Deirdre O'Connor(Network Kildare Events), Susan Webster(Webster and Co Solicitors) and Susan Healey(Fuze HR) 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-2016-03-05171220-image33.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78417" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Deirdre O'Connor(Network Kildare Events), Susan Webster(Webster and Co Solicitors) and Susan Healey(Fuze HR) 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_78418" 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-2016-03-05171226-image34.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78418" 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_78419" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Alison Bough (Psychologist), Pauline Forde(Heirloom Bouquets Naas) and Jill Blanc McDermott(Jill Blanc Designs) 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-2016-03-05171235-image35.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78419" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Alison Bough (Psychologist), Pauline Forde(Heirloom Bouquets Naas) and Jill Blanc McDermott(Jill Blanc Designs) at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch International Womens Day Celebration at The Silver Restaurant, Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge on Friday Night. Photo:Michael Donnelly. [/caption]