Irish Women in London Come Together for the icap International Women’s Day Event
The icap International Women’s Day Lunch on the 7th of March 2025, was a stunning celebration of strength, success and solidarity. Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of the Kimpton Fitzroy London, this sell-out event brought together 220 accomplished Irish women living and working in the UK. It was an afternoon dedicated to honouring achievements, creating new connections and raising critical funds for icap’s mental health services for the Irish community.
A Celebration of Irish Excellence and Community
From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric. The room buzzed with excitement as women from various industries came together to celebrate their shared heritage and achievements. The event was attended by influential figures and supporters of the Irish community, including Mrs. Deirdre Fraser, Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE, Lady Mary Hatch, renowned chef Anna Haugh, and the incredible Trish Halpin, who delivered the keynote speech.
Trish, a highly respected journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Red, and InStyle, captivated the audience with her insights on career progression, resilience and the importance of community. As the co-host of the hugely popular Postcards From Midlife podcast, which has amassed over six million downloads, she shared stories that resonated deeply with the women in attendance, inspiring them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with life and leadership.
The icap International Women’s Day lunch brought together Irish women from around the UK to raise vital funds for mental health services. You can make a difference too, donate today.
Why the icap International Women’s Day Lunch Matters
This annual event plays a crucial role in supporting mental health services for the Irish in the UK, ensuring that therapy remains accessible to those who need it most. Over the past year alone, icap has delivered more than 7,500 hours of counselling, providing a vital lifeline to those facing anxiety, trauma, bereavement and other challenges.
The support from this event enables icap to continue its mission of offering culturally sensitive therapy, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of mental well-being. Every conversation at this event, every ticket purchased and every donation made directly contributes to life-changing support for the Irish community.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
The success of this event would not have been possible without the generous support of our event sponsors, whose commitment to icap’s work ensures we can continue making a difference in people’s lives. Their sponsorship allowed us to create a truly memorable event while raising much needed funds for our counselling services.
We are also incredibly grateful to our goodie bag contributors, who made sure each guest left with a thoughtful token of appreciation.
Looking Forward to Another Incredible Year
To everyone who attended, supported or contributed in any way, thank you. Your generosity fuels icap’s mission, ensuring that Irish individuals and families in the UK have access to the mental health care they deserve. We’re also very excited to announce the date for the 2026 icap International Women’s Day lunch which will be held on the 6th of March.
If you were unable to attend but would still like to make a difference, you can support icap’s work by making a donation today. Every contribution helps provide vital therapy and counselling services to those in need.
