Irish Federation of University Women – IrFUW was founded in 1924 and proudly celebrated its centenary this year. Established by women from Trinity College Dublin (TCD), UCD Women Graduates Association (UCDWGA), University of Galway Women Graduates, University College Cork (UCC) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), the IrFUW is affiliated with GWI and University Women of Europe (UWE).

To commemorate the centenary milestone, women graduates associations and members from various universities across Ireland gathered at Trinity College Dublin. After a warm welcome from Dr. Linda Doyle, the Provost of Trinity College, the event featured former President of Ireland Mary McAleese along with Anne Nègre President of UWE and Patrice Wellesley Cole President of GWI.

The event included past and present presidents of the IrFUW, and other exceptional speakers who honored the remarkable women who over the past century broke barriers, empowering women in higher education, politics, the judiciary, and beyond. Read HERE the full program with more detail on various talks spoken throughout the event, and complete list of contributors. 

A key mention towards the success of the IrFUW Girls Public Speaking Competition and its long history, expressing gratitude to Arthur Cox LLP this year for their generous support of this vital initiative. The centenary celebrations of the IrFUW will continue throughout 2024/2025 and round up with a UWE Meet & Greet in Belfast on 25-27 April 2025. 

UWE Board on behalf of all our members and friends extends a huge congratulations to IrFUW on their centenary celebration.