The Clare Women’s Network is delighted to present ‘Silence + Voice, A Festival of Feminisms’ in Danlann an Chlair, Ennis on the 8th and 9th of October. This unique event will offer 400 participants an opportunity to reflect creatively on silence and voice as part of their journey as women in Ireland.

Speakers at the two day event will include: Brid Keenan, Belfast, on the effects of trauma; Siobhan Madden, Galway, on the transformative possibilities of women’s story-telling through feminist community education; Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, Galway, on her feminist, political activist grandparents and her current struggle for equality and Mary McDermott, Dublin, on gender equality in Ireland and possible ways forward.

The speakers will be joined by local musicians, singers, poets and artists, with some dancing and acting thrown in for good measure! Crèche facilities are available and must be booked in advance.

This is a festival open to anyone from any background, with an interest in the many issues affecting women, which will arise over the course of the two days. All are welcome. Come and support women – in silence + voice.

TICKETS range from a very reasonable €25 - €75 for the two days - a light lunch each day is included. To make this event inclusive we offer three ticket prices:

- For individuals, please chose €25

- If your community group can afford to sponsor you as a representative, please chose €50

- For those who are representing an organisation, please chose €75

- If you would like to support those who cannot afford to come along, please also chose 'donation'. Thank you.

- We pay a small fee for each ticket sale, if you would like to support our admin costs by including this in your purchase, please chose the final box - many thanks

For more information contact 085 2162848 or Email silenceplusvoice@gmail.com or check out our FB: https://www.facebook.com/SilenceVoiceAFestivalofFeminisms2016/