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_78424" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Marion Kane(Kerry Group), Karen Hendy(Kerry Group) and Sonia Moran(Punctual Print) 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-2016-03-05171310-image40.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78424" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Marion Kane(Kerry Group), Karen Hendy(Kerry Group) and Sonia Moran(Punctual Print) 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_78425" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Pictured: Alison Bough (Network Kildare Ex Officio, Mary Murphy(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services), Gert Conway(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services), Stella Johnson, Network Kildare 2016 President and Margaret O'Gorman(Network Kildare Committee).](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/23/iconic-upload-2016-03-05171316-image41.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78425" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Pictured: Alison Bough (Network Kildare Ex Officio, Mary Murphy(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services), Gert Conway(The Friends of St Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services), Stella Johnson, Network Kildare 2016 President and Margaret O'Gorman(Network Kildare Committee).
![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’ 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-2016-03-05171322-image42.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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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’ 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_78427" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Nuala McCarthy(Clane), Lily Hennessy(Naas), Nellie Dillon(Clane) and Barbara Hennessey(Image Consultant, 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-2016-03-05171330-image43.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
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[caption id="attachment_78427" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Nuala McCarthy(Clane), Lily Hennessy(Naas), Nellie Dillon(Clane) and Barbara Hennessey(Image Consultant, 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]