Celebrate International Women's Day at ICPPD

The main purpose of International Women's Day is to inspire women to celebrate their achievements, says Christine Moran, founder and director of International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD).The day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women, past, present and future: now there are more women in boardrooms; there is greater equality in legislature; and an increase in the number of women considered impressive role models in every aspect of life.ICPPD offers courses in mental health and wellbeing, and the ethos is to support the person and the celebration, commitment and connection of people on their journeys of self-discovery. The college, at Garden Vale, Athlone, has a sense of nurture, creativity and beauty - all aspects of the feminine.If you are searching for meaning, self discovery or self awareness, then ICPPD has a course for you whether you are a man or a woman, for example Personal Development Programme, the three-year Diploma in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Diploma in Expressive Arts/ Art Therapy and various therapeutic workshops.Join ICPPD, 3 Garden Vale, Athlone, Thursday March 8, 6-8pm, for light refreshments, to socialise and to celebrate, commit and connect other wonderful women of all ages on International Women's Day.This event is not-for-profit and all donations received will go to a local women's charity - if you would like to go, contact marketing@icppd.com or call 090 6470484.• International Women's Day is March 8.