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St. Brigid’s Day Fireside Chat with Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D.

Time: Monday, 1st February, 6pm - Gulf Standard Time

St. Brigid’s Day Fireside Chat with Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D.

The Embassy of Ireland invites you to celebrate Brigid’s Day and to mark the talent and creativity of Irish women by joining us for a virtual fireside chat with Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D.

In a live Q&A session, the Minister will discuss her background and political career, her educational philosophy and the importance of sport and physical fitness in the educational context and for general wellness, with Andrea Higgins, President of Dubai Irish Society and Head Teacher, Primary Section, Sunmarke School, Dubai.

This session is facilitated by the GAA Middle East Count Board and is open to all GAA members and the wider Irish community in the Gulf region. All welcome – this virtual event will last approximately 60 minutes from 6pm GST on Monday 1st February, 2021 – Lá le Bhríd.

Event registration is now open at 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6064320511694723342?source=Social