Hello
The Irish Dolls are the biggest community of Irish women here in London. I am so proud of what I have created and truly believe my group has made an impact on every Irish doll who has come to an event.
We love to support Irish businesses so please get in touch to find out how I can help you with yours. Follow us on our social media pages to keep up to date on all things Irish in London.
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 Values
Our values are what makes the Irish Dolls in London successful and loved by all.
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We aim to:
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* Help build a welcoming community for Irish women in London including for those who are new to London
* Support the networking of Irish businesses within the group and externally at our events
* Encourage new friendships and assist with accommodation needs
* Create fun and inclusive events for our community
* Promote the various clubs to join here in London
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Don't just take our word for it, check out some testimonials from amazing Irish women in the IDIL group below.
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Our Community guidelines:
Our values are what makes the Irish Dolls in London successful and loved by all.
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We aim to:
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* Respect: We treat everyone with kindness & respect. We value diverse opinions & backgrounds.
* Community: We foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels included and valued.
* Keep it fun: We share joy, positivity, and good vibes to keep our community lively and enjoyable.
*Disclaimer: Please note that the group or our reps are not responsible for individual actions outside group activities.
* Illegal activities: Absolutely no discussion or promotion of illegal activities/substances.
* Be nice: Be friendly, supportive, and open to new members. Let's make everyone feel at home.
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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