PICTURES: Limerick company hosts inspiring International Women's Day event

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VIATEL Technology Group welcomed women (and a few men!) from across the Mid-West to The Women in the Room: Inclusive
Workplaces in 2024, an International Women’s Day event hosted in the group’s Limerick offices.

Head of Group Product Strategy at Viatel, Lauren Kehoe, extended a warm welcome, outlining Viatel’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace, the group’s membership of CWiT (Connecting Women in Technology) and the work that group does to attract and retain more women in technology sector.

The morning commenced with an inspiring keynote address delivered by Tammy Darcy, the Founder and CEO of The Shona Project, a distinguished social enterprise dedicated to empowering Irish girls through education and inspiration.

Tammy shared her personal journey, motivations behind founding The Shona Project, and the challenges faced by young girls.

With insights drawn from her extensive work in nearly 500 schools, Tammy urged those in STEM fields to mentor and support the next generation, emphasising their ethical responsibility to use their personal and professional influence.

An insightful panel discussion followed, led by Tammy herself, alongside panellists from University of Limerick and Viatel Technology Group.

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