Building Connections: Women in Aviation – Ireland Chapter Hosts Networking Event in Limerick

Limerick played host to a remarkable evening of connection, collaboration, and inspiration as the Women in Aviation – Ireland Chapter welcomed more than 40 women from across the aviation sector to a dedicated networking event. The event was proudly sponsored by Aero Inspection, a leading provider of aircraft technical services, whose support helped create a platform for women aviation professionals to share experiences, build relationships, and explore new opportunities.

Attendees represented a broad cross-section of the aviation industry: airline pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, leasing professionals, and students all came together with a shared passion for aviation. In attendance was Caitriona Pearl, a recent recipient of a scholarship through Women in Aviation. 

For many, the event offered a rare chance to connect across disciplines in a supportive and informal setting. Conversations ranged from career development and training pathways to the challenges and opportunities facing women in today’s aviation industry.

The evening opened with words of welcome from chapter vice-president Erin Gormley, who highlighted the importance of networking in building confidence, fostering mentorship, and creating opportunities for collaboration. She encouraged attendees to join the Ireland Chapter and stressed the advantages of access to scholarships and a mentoring programme. 

For more information on upcoming events and how to get involved, visit the Women in Aviation – Ireland Chapter on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Main photo: Conor Croke, scholarship winner Caitriona Pearl and Ruth Bagnell.

Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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