On Friday 12th of October, over 80 women from across many diverse industries attended The Irish Times ‘Be One Inspire One’ event in association with Ulster Bank.

The global award-winning series, now in its second year, saw the initiative return to Cork with a delicious breakfast event in the Dockland Restaurant, Lapp’s Quay.

Roisin Ingle from The Irish Times, hosted a panel of women from a cross-section of industries who shared the driving forces behind their success, personal insights and the advice they would give to others.

The panelists included: Claire Nash, Owner of Nash 19 Restaurant & Food Store, Louise O’Connell, Nurse and Beauty & Fashion Blogger, Maeve McMahon, Marketing & Communications Director of RBS, Jo Flood, Business Wellness Coach at Creacon Wellness Retreat, and Joyce Walsh, Head of Learning & Development at Ulster Bank.

Pictured are: Jo Flood – Business Wellness Coach, Creacon Wellness Retreat, Roisin Ingle – Deputy Features Editor, The Irish Times, Louise O’Connell – Nurse and Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger, Maeve McMahon – Marketing and Colleague Communications Director, RBS, Claire Nash – Owner of Nash19 Restaurant & Food Store, Joyce Walsh – Head of Learning and Development, Ulster Bank
Picture Clare Keogh

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