International Women's Day Event

Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and His Excellency Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, held an event in the Assembly Hall, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, to highlight the achievements of four women from Ireland and Morocco.

Following International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March, An Cathaoirleach and the Moroccan Ambassador agreed to hold an event to showcase the achievements of a number of women from Ireland and Morocco.

Speaking at the event, Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said:

“It is important that we showcase the achievements of women from around the world and from a variety of different fields. It is my hope that today’s event will encourage and inspire the young women attending to go out and pursue any subject or career that interests them.”

His Excellency, Ambassador Lahcen Mahraoui said:

“It was wonderful to be able to hear stories, testimonies, and experiences from renowned Moroccan and Irish female figures, known for their great achievements.

I would like to really thank our guests from Morocco and from Ireland for accepting, with great delight and enthusiasm, to celebrate with us, here in Dún Laoghaire, International Women’s Day for the year 2023.”