Dia Dhuit!
Welcome to Irish Dolls in London, a vibrant community dedicated to connecting and supporting Irish women living in and around London. We provide a welcoming space for friendship, networking, and personal growth, celebrating our shared Irish heritage while embracing the exciting opportunities of London life.
We invite you to join our community and experience the warmth and friendship of Irish Dolls in London. Follow us on Instagram and join our WhatsApp Group communities to stay up-to-date on our upcoming events. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Our Story
The Irish Dolls in London Facebook community was created in 2018 with the hope of organising social events for Irish women here in London.
Fast forward 5 years, we currently have 8k Irish dolls from Kerry to Belfast, Galway to Dublin and everywhere in between.
Some might say that half of the women from Cork now reside in London.
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The page is run by Gemma Hayde from Tipperary who has been living in London for 6 years. Gemma wanted to create a community for Irish women here of all ages, a safe space to navigate the trials and tribulations of life in the city and to have the craic.
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The monthly events are always a treat and sell out early. Gemma organises everything from Health & Wellness Workshops, to brunches, to nights out and hikes. Very recently, Gemma has launched The Breakfast club, where a Sunday in the month is chosen to explore a new part of the city and to relax with a breakfast or brunch after. She does this all in her free time and would love to welcome more Irish Dolls to the group.
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Gemma has recently started "The Big Irish Meet Up" - a monthly event aimed at getting the Irish together and this one the buachaillí are most welcome to join.
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We have smaller groups created for Essex, South, East, West and North London, an "Irish mammies" group and the "Double Fs" who identify as slightly older in the group but are young at heart like us all.
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Come join the warm and welcoming community today.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to create a strong and supportive network for Irish women in London. We strive to:
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Foster Connection: Build lasting friendships and meaningful connections through regular events and gatherings.
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Provide Support: Offer a supportive environment where members can share experiences, advice, and resources.
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Celebrate Irish Culture: Embrace and celebrate our Irish heritage through cultural events and activities.
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Promote Personal Growth: Empower members to thrive personally and professionally in London
Who we are
Irish Dolls in London was founded in 2018 by Gemma Hayde from Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary.
Gemma recognized the need for a community that would provide a sense of home and belonging for Irish women navigating life in London.
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Today, the group is managed by a dedicated team of volunteers: Laura, Lucy, Sonya, Amy, Deirdre, Roisin, Michelle, & Mirabella
​Our Social Media & PR is managed by Sinead from Your Marketing Manager
We are passionate about creating a positive and inclusive environment for all our members.
What We Do:
We organize a variety of events and activities, including:
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Monthly drinks, Retreat Days, Hikes, Sound baths, Bottomless Brunch, Book Clubs, Running Clubs
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Regional WhatsApp groups, The Monthly Craic newsletter, The Official Irish Dolls Podcast
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Our Clients Say
"The Irish Dolls in London has been a fantastic group to be part of since my move to London in August 2018 for both professional and personal reasons!
I moved to London around then leaving my job in Ireland after 15 years. I only knew my boyfriend moving here and wanted to work for myself to give me freedom to travel home whenever I wanted. I also needed to make a new group of friends!
This group helped me grow my Hairdressing business from having no clients to now having my own salon...
This group has been the foundation of my business and I will forever be grateful to Gemma for giving me the opportunity to promote myself within the group.
Personally I have made some lifelong friends from this group and have enjoyed getting to know London with many fun nights out with a lot of the lovely girls from the group"
Jennifer Kavangh, Owner of J & K Hairdressing, Blackstock Road