On Wednesday night, the sold-out audience were treated to inspiring talks by business consultant and charity worker Claire O'Hanlon and Annette Kelly who runs the hugely successful Little Penny Thoughts social media platform.
Chairperson Córa Corry also took to the stage to welcome guests to the event, while Nichola Simpson from Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid spoke of the challenges facing the charity.
![Ladies who enjoyed the evening at the Ryandale Inn on Wednesday evening.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjE1N2U5YzI2LWNmNTQtNGIzNC1hYmNjLTFiZjFkZjY0ZTQ5YjphM2JkOGY0Yy1mOTBjLTRmYmQtYWYwZC05ZTZjZTEyNWFiYjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Celebrating achievements of women
Ladies who enjoyed the evening at the Ryandale Inn on Wednesday evening. Photo: Contributed
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6. Marking International Women's Day
Time out for a group photo before the speakers take to the stage at the Ryandale Inn Photo: contributed
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7. Enjoying the evening
Friends come together to celebrate women at the Ryandale Inn. Photo: contributed
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8. Good turnout for Women's event
The packed out room at the Ryandale Inn. Photo: Contributed