REGISTER HERE TODAY for an enlightening, and intimate evening of complimentary cocktails, canapes and conversations with expert speakers, while also earning 1 FREE Hour of Professional Development and Solicitor Wellbeing CPD!
*LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE*
In collaboration with Bureau Offices and The July Dublin supported by the Irish Women Lawyers Association we are very excited to host our first (of many, we hope) Pearts Solicitor Socials.
Our expert panel of speakers, hosted by Niamh Wade Solicitor will focus on important topics surrounding women’s health, hormones, fertility journeys, loss, burnout, mental health and much more, with guidance and helpful tips on how to navigate working through these tough times, or how to assist employees trying to juggle it all.
This in-person event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect, unwind, and engage with fellow professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. From the drinks to the foodie delights to the discussions, we hope it will be a memorable evening, with all attendees in with a chance to win a midweek stay in the amazing Wineport Lodge and other spot prizes on the night. Whatever your motivation for coming, we hope you will enjoy our inaugural Pearts Solicitor Socials. Please note, this is not a ‘lawyer only’ event. All are welcome, and we would especially like to see some men educating themselves too. We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact nwade@pearts.ie with any questions you may have.
WHEN: Wednesday 16th September 2026
WHERE: BUREAU Offices – Mary’s Abbey, North City, Dublin, D07 HX28 (see map below)
AGENDA
17.30-18.30: Registration, Nibble & Natter
18.30-20.00: Panel Discussion & Q&A
OUR SPEAKERS
Audrey Ward – Solicitor, Editor and Writer. Audrey was an editor and writer at the Sunday Times for 16 years before recently moving back to Dublin and is the author of The Waiting Room: Stories of Love, Loss and Hope on the Path to Parenthood.
Loretta Dignam – Founder and CEO of The Menopause Hub, Ireland’s first dedicated menopause clinic, and Menopause Campaigner & Advocate 2026 (UK & Ireland). Loretta is an advocate for women and has campaigned tirelessly, including petitioning for free HRT, which the government introduced on June 1st, 2025. She has received numerous awards for this work, including Tatler Woman of the Year Health, 2025 and Forbes Top 50 Over 50 Global List 2025. She is passionate about smashing the taboo that surrounds menopause and empowering women to optimize their health and vitality during this life stage. She is also the founder of The Menopause Academy, an online platform that provides education and resources on menopause. She launched the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards 2 in 2023 in partnership with Great Place to Work. Her mission is to help women live the life they love, without suffering in silence.
Antionette Moriarty – Psychotherapist and Director of Solicitor Services, Law Society of Ireland. Having previously worked in private practice, Antoinette established a counselling service for trainee solicitors, which evolved into the Psychological Services at the Law Society of Ireland. Antoinette now brings that same ambition and passion into enabling solicitors to thrive – in business, in practice and, of course, with their personal and professional well-being.
Deirdre Courtney – International lecturer and
teacher specialising in Yang Sheng (Nurturing Life), Face Reading, Facial Diagnosis, Chinese Nutrition
and Herbal Medicine. Deirdre received her Master’s
Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from YoSan
University in Los Angeles in 1992 and is the author of
Nourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way: Nutrition and Lifestyle Advice from
Chinese Medicine, published by Singing Dragon in 2019.
Deirdre is a founding member of the Institute of Face Reading and has
trained and taught in Face Reading since 1999. From 2013 to 2022, she
served as Education Director for the Lotus Institute and its Master Face
Reading Certification Program.
She is a faculty member on the doctoral program at YoSan University in
Los Angeles and a guest lecturer on the Facial Applications of Cosmetic
Enhancement Training Program at Pacific College of Health and Science
in San Diego
Deirdre is also a qualified herbalist, nutritionist and acupuncturist. She ran
a highly successful clinic in Dublin for over 33 years and is licensed to
practice in both Ireland and the United States. She continues to maintain
a private practice in Dublin, Ireland
LIMITED PLACES – DON’T MISS OUT – BOOK HERE TODAY !
GIVEAWAY* All attendees will be entered into a draw to win an overnight midweek stay for two at Wineport Lodge with dinner, breakfast, hot tubs and sauna!
One lucky winner will swap the daily grind for some shoreline downtime at the idyllic retreat located on the banks of the beautiful Lough Ree. You and your guest will stay in a luxury lakeview room enjoying stunning views over the water from your very own private balcony.
Wrap up in fluffy robes and head downstairs to the floating pontoon where any stresses will be whisked away in the breeze before sinking into the welcoming warmth of the outdoor hot tubs with a glass of bubbles in hand to sip as you appreciate the panorama.
Next step out of the tubs and into the Scandi-style lakeside sauna that combines timeless Nordic design with modern comfort. Alternate between sauna and hot tub for the full thermal cycle—boosting circulation, easing tension, and elevating your mood or jump straight into the lake for a rejuvenating boost!
Spend the evening enjoying panoramic sunset views from the comfort of Wineport Lodge’s fantastic restaurant whilst enjoying a dinner bursting with local produce, and awake the next morning to a delicious leisurely breakfast which you can choose to have from the comfort of your room if you want to soak up that view for just a little while longer.
Just over an hour from Dublin, you’ll feel a world away from it all at Wineport Lodge.
For more information, visit www.wineport.ie
*Subject to availability
*Prebooking of hot tub and sauna essential