We would love you to join our Rise Ireland Network...
Here at Rise Women we want to create a real community with genuine friendships and support. We don't want you to be faces in a crowd (or names behind a screen). To create community it is important that we can get to know you and you can get to know us. So we are asking every woman leader who wants to be part of Rise Women to take two minutes to join this Leadership Network. We promise we will not share your data with anyone else but we want to be able to stay in touch with you and provide the latest details on our masterclasses, leadership online forums etc.
If you also want to apply to be mentored, scroll down and click the application button.
TO JOIN RISE NETWORK
It couldn't be simpler, just complete the form below to register. Thank you for being prepared to invest in yourself so that you can invest into others. It's time to rise. Please complete the form below
What we offer
PEER TO PEER FREE MENTORING
Are you interested in having a free mentor? Our mentoring program provides you with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with established female leaders who commit to meeting you online for around 1.5 hours per month over a 24-month commitment. Please note that it takes time to establish an authentic mentoring relationship. The first step is for you to complete the form below and then one of our team will be in touch.
You can get an idea of how our mentoring program works by watching our mentoring masterclass, where you can meet two of our mentors and their current mentees. Please note that you need to be a member of the Rise Network to be eligible for consideration, and you must also be a member to view any of our current masterclasses. However, membership is free, and you can click on the JOIN button above to sign up.
Our Application Process is NOW open for those in Ireland and the first mentoring session will begin in September 2026. Simply click on the box below..
By submitting this application you will be agreeing to abide by our values which can be found here. You can also find our beliefs on this link. You will also be agreeing to us storing your information on our database and sharing that data with the mentor you are assigned to (we will never share your information outside of our organisation).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30TH APRIL 2026.
Please note that if you apply we will be in touch by July to notify if you have been successful or not - we have limited spaces. Thank you for being prepared to invest in yourself so that you can invest into others. It's time to rise.
WHAT ARE THEY?
Masterclasses are designed to glean wisdom from others and spark thought and conversation. These pre-recorded Masterclass videos are interviews or discussions with some incredible, inspiring people on great, relevant topics. They are privately listed on our YouTube account. Our prerecorded online Masterclasses are released 2-3 weeks before one of our scheduled zoom leadership forums which are based around the same topic. The leadership forums are live, online and are designed to enhance discussion, promote thought and encourage participation.
HOW TO WATCH A MASTERCLASS
You must firstly belong to Rise Women Leadership Network (join above or click on our How to Join page, you only need to join once). Then simply click the sign up button below the Masterclass you are interested in. You will receive an email from eventbrite confirming your place but also look out for an email from heretohelp@risewomen.net
You can watch as many times as you like. Use this material for leadership development in your own teams and churches. Click HERE to view our current Masterclasses.
Masterclasses
Live Leadership Discussions
WHAT ARE THEY?
Every time we release a new Masterclass we want to create space for everyone to talk about it! So 2-3 weeks after a prerecorded masterclass is released we schedule leadership forums online live via zoom. These forums have been created to enhance discussion, promote thought and encourage participation. With great online hosts and breakout room discussions your voice matters to us, and you could help someone else!
HOW TO TAKE PART IN A LEADERSHIP FORUM
Simply sign up via our leadership forum page or click below for the next up and coming forum. These live discussions are completely free and designed to create space where you can bring your thoughts and wisdom to the online table (or just enjoy the conversation if you feel to shy initially).e Masterclass we have released on this topic, it will really help the discussion.
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JOIN OUR NEXT RISE IRELAND FORUM:
LET'S TALK ABOUT: HOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS
On Monday 18 May 2026 8pm-9:30pm
The Rise Ireland Team are hosting a live online zoom call with breakout rooms so that we can talk about how to make good decisions. How do you know WHEN to make a decision and how do you stop procrastination? Let's learn from one another..
This forum is a must! Let's unpack this vital topic to be healthier leaders.
We highly recommend you watch the Masterclass we have released on this topic, it will really help the discussion. Don't worry if you are more of a listener than a talker, you will be incredibly encouraged just being part of it. Starting promptly at 8pm-9:30pm just sign up below.
Click HERE to view some of the forums coming up and watch this space for the Ireland Team to release dates!
Meet our Rise Ireland Team
This brilliant team is here to serve Ireland. If you want more information, we would love to hear from you.
Sarah leads Rise Women Leadership Network in Ireland. A Wicklow native, Sarah has served as a senior leader of Abundant Life Christian Church Limerick for 17 years and is on staff as a Pastor. She has also served nationally as a Board member for Christian Churches Ireland (CCI) and Zoe Community.
Sarah grew up in the church and has been in various leadership roles since she was a teenager. Sarah loves teaching God’s Word, helping people discover freedom and wholeness and is passionate about walking alongside female leaders. Sarah is married to the wonderful Martin for 20 years and they have two children.
Joanie Reilly has been a Counselling Supervisor and Psychotherapist for over 20 years,
accredited with IACP. She directs her own successful general practice in Naas, Co Kildare. She is also a writer, conference speaker and teacher on all issues regarding emotionally healthy spirituality and pastoral care in churches.
She and her husband James also pastored Naas Community Church for nearly 20 years and serve on the Pastoral Care team of Christian Churches Ireland (CCI). Joanie also teaches in the Leadership Academy. She and James live in Naas, and she is Nana to five of the best grandchildren ever! Joanie will be overseeing our mentoring.
Sandie is from Wicklow and has loved the Lord from an early age. She attended Bible College in her twenties and later completed an MA in Theology and has been involved in various church ministries over the years. She also taught at Carraig Eden Theological College (CETC) and the Irish Bible Institute (IBI) for a number of years. Sandie also serves on the Boards of Christian Churches Ireland (CCI) and IBI.
In addition to working as a financial reporting analyst, Sandie serves on the core leadership team in D24 Church Dublin. She is passionate about preaching and teaching the riches of God's Word, and loves helping others to grow in their faith and knowledge of God. Sandie loves spending time with family and friends, good food and coffee, and going on sun holidays. Sandie will be looking after our online leadership forums.
Gabi has been married to the wonderful Gary for almost 10 years and they have a daughter, Lillian. Gabi moved to Ireland from Cape Town, South Africa in October 2021. Gabi is a freelance graphic designer and project manager and has keen eye for detail (a bi-product of 14 years as an event manager). She is also part of the Lead Team at Abundant Life Christian Church in Limerick.
Gabi has been a Christian since she was seven years old and involved in various church leadership roles for the past 20 years. She has huge empathy for others and loves to serve in any way possible. She loves cooking, reading and spend time with friends. Gabi will be focusing on all things technical, organisational and events.
Isabella is a Brazilian missionary living in Limerick since March 2022. She is a clinical psychologist and for the last 12 years her ministry has been focused on taking care of pastors, leaders and missionaries doing therapy, psychological assessment and lectures in different mission agencies. She grew up in church and since she was a teenager has been leading different church teams.
She has completed theological seminary and also recently attended Steiger Mission School. Isabella serves at Abundant Life Christian Church in Limerick, and has led in a variety of roles including life groups, worship, evangelism and personal discipleship. She loves the Irish people, time with friends and reading. Isabella will focus on providing support to the mentoring team.
Ireland Leadership Conference 5th-6th March 2027
Designed for you to grow !
You are invited to our brilliant, interactive Rise Ireland Women's Leadership Conference.
This specially tailored event is designed to equip, resource and empower female leaders (and emerging female leaders) to develop and grow. As leaders we need to be lifelong learners and we have much to glean from one another, our sessions will inspire, provoke thought and equip you!
CHERYL NEMBHARD IS SPEAKING
Cheryl Nembhard is a dynamic speaker, podcaster, TV host, and justice advocate.
Her dedication to community service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims, and teenage mothers. She has been named one of the 'Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada,' and CBC Canada has recognized her as one of 150 women who are making Canada a better place. She is also a Harry Jerome Award winner for social advocacy.
She is currently the Executive Director of the Women Speakers Collective, a worldwide organization focused on equipping, amplifying, and empowering the voices of women across the globe. Cheryl is a 10-season co-host of See, Hear, Love and the host of On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard, both on YES TV and on all audio platforms. Her show now also streams across the U.S.
KEELY MORLEY IS SPEAKING
Keely is a dynamic, experienced leader who is the founder of Rise Women Leadership Network. She also leads Net Church which is a multi site church nationally and internationally. She leads alongside her husband Roy and they have built churches that are intentionally focused on growth and depth. Keely is passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus, find their function and purpose, and flourish whilst they outwork it.
She has been successfully raising and developing leaders for decades both in local church and the wider body, creating tools and strategies to also help leaders grow leaders.
Keely is a regular speaker at conferences and events, known for her honest, engaging style which will make you laugh one minute and and cry the next. Unafraid to tackle the real issues that women in leadership face she always seeks to equip and empower.
SARAH LEGGE IS SPEAKING
Originally from Wicklow, Sarah leads Rise Women Leadership Network in Ireland and also serves as a Pastor at Abundant Life Christian Church in Limerick, where she has been on the senior leadership team for 20 years. She is an ordained minister with Christian Churches Ireland (CCI) and has contributed nationally to various Boards, including CCI and Zoe Community (Chairperson). She also works with the Irish Assemblies of God, drawing on her professional background in the legal, financial, and corporate sectors.
Growing up in the church, Sarah stepped into leadership from a young age, and carries a huge heart to strengthen and equip the local church and its leaders. She loves preaching and teaching God’s Word, mentoring developing leaders, and is deeply passionate about helping people to discover true biblical freedom in their lives.
We will have also have Q&A sessions, discussional panels and great worship.
This event is ideal for the experienced leader AND the unexperienced. Whether you have been leading for along time or not even started but feel called to leadership, then this conference is for you. Don't miss out - you are welcome alone (we have very friendly leaders waiting to make you feel welcome)or come in a group, buy one group booking ticket and you pay for 5 paid places and get ONE place FREE.
VENUE AND DATES:
Abundant Life Christian Church, The Life Centre, Henry Street, Limerick, Eircode V94 525K
This event starts Friday 5th March 2025 7:00pm-9:30pm and then
9:30am Saturday 6th March and finishes at 3.00pm.
We will have great speakers, breakout sessions you can choose from and Q&A's.
CAR PARKS AND TRANSPORT LINKS:
The venue does not have a car park. Some street parking is available in Limerick City (pay & display).
Other nearby car parks:
Howleys Quay Multistorey Car Park - 230m - 4min walk
Howleys Quay (opposite Dunnes Stores), Prior's-Land, Limerick City V94 A9NX
Arthurs Quay Multistorey Car Park - 700m - 10min walk
Arthurs Quay Shopping Centre, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 XR79
Q-Park Henry Street - 180m - 3min walk
Mount Kennett Place (behind Limerick City Hotel), Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 P9F4
Park Rite Cruises Street Car Park - 750m - 10 min walk
Denmark Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 EC44
The closest train station to the venue - 1km - 10min walk
Colbert Station, Parnell Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 H2PP
Bus Eireann regional bus depot - 1km - 10min walk
Colbert Station, Parnell Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 H2PP
Dublin Coach stop - 650m - 10min walk
Arthurs Quay Park, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 XR79
HOTEL OPTIONS:
Clayton (formerly Clarion) Hotel - 450m - 5min walk
Steamboat Quay, Dock Road, Limerick City, V94 H6HN
Limerick City Hotel - 350m - 5min walk
Lower Mallow Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 NH93
The George Boutique Hotel - 350m - 5min walk
Shannon Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 FC65
Limerick Strand Hotel - 750m - 10min walk
22 Henry St, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 EY2P
The Savoy Hotel Limerick - 300m - 4min walk
22 Henry Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 EY2P
Pery's Best Western Hotel - 300m - 5min walk
Glentworth Street, Prior's-Land, Limerick City, V94 N59K
For full listings of local accommodation (inc.guesthouses) visit www.booking.com, www.airbnb.ie and www.hotels.ie
