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We educate, empower and inspire Irish girls to become tomorrow's strong, resilient and confident young women.
#empoweringgirls #selfesteem #ireland

If you focus on the what if's every time you make

If you focus on the what if's every time you make a decision, you'll never move move forward. ⁠
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#LoveYourselfFirst #Positivity #Instagood #Inspiration

Last year, we gathered hours and hours of pre-reco

Last year, we gathered hours and hours of pre-recorded content from some of the coolest and most authentic Irish women out there. They shared their experiences to hopefully show that no teenage girl is ever truly alone.⁠
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And guess what? This year is no different!⁠
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Have a swipe through the lineup for our digital stages... and did you know that the website will stay live for the whole year, and act as a class resource for girls, schools, teachers and parents/guardians all over the country?! ⁠
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For all the details, head over to www.shinefestival.ie #ShineFestival

"Wanting to have the ability to predict and contro

"Wanting to have the ability to predict and control the future is something we all try to hold on to. Sometimes, we just want to be able to control every single thing so we know what to expect. We also like to exist in the comfort zone. It’s so warm and cozy in there! But guess what? If you controlled everything 24/7, chances are, you and your life would get pretty boring"⁠
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If you'd like to read more, please click the link in our bio x.

She also happened to give birth to Jack Black 🤷

She also happened to give birth to Jack Black 🤷🏽⁠
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#shonaheroes #womeninhistory #womeninstem #powerfulwoman

Remember to take time to rest this weekend <3⁠ .

Remember to take time to rest this weekend <3⁠
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#wellbeing #selfhelp #mentalhealth #happiness #youvegotthis

Those of you who have started college and fear tha

Those of you who have started college and fear that you may lose touch with your friends, it's not always the case. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder!⁠
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Credit Julian de Medeiros via Tiktok⁠
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#friends #college #school #closefriends #relationship #relationships

They’re here! The first of 35,000 handbooks bein

They’re here! The first of 35,000 handbooks being delivered to first year girls all over Ireland in the next few weeks. Aren’t they beautiful 😻
Huge thanks to @custodianirl and @hermoves.ie for making it happen love ❤️ xx

⁠ Sure we're only delighted to share the speaker

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Sure we're only delighted to share the speakers and performers that we will have on our live in-person main stage, over the 2-days of SHINE!⁠
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Let us know who you are most excited to see!⁠
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For all the details, head over to www.shinefestival.ie #ShineFestival

@kelly_harrington14 @singalongsocial @katriona_osullivan @ailbhedub @louizecarroll @allieleahy @fionnualamoran @sarah_thebetterlifeproject @sharingwithyemi @toointoyou @maryhulgraine @ellengunning @blezzingdada @sheila_loveandlight @bobbiehickeyy

We are on the hunt for an ISL interpreter to come

We are on the hunt for an ISL interpreter to come to SHINE and help us make the day accessible to everyone! 💙

If you or anyone you know can help, please reach out to us at info@shona.ie 💌

"You’ve been friends since pre-school. Your pare

"You’ve been friends since pre-school. Your parents get on. She’s like family. You have matching friendship bracelets.⁠
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She’s your bestie for life. Or is she?⁠
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Unfortunately, friendships sometimes go bad, or run their course. Especially friends that we made when we were babies, because over time, you develop into very different people, and its just not like it used to be"⁠
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If you'd like to read more, please click the link in our bio x

You. Are. Amazing!⁠
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#positivity #mentalhealth #happiness #selflove #loveyourself

Just in case you forgot that all bodies are good b

Just in case you forgot that all bodies are good bodies!! ⁠
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Credit: bkm via Instagram

"Periods eh? Your monthly little reminder from Mot

"Periods eh? Your monthly little reminder from Mother Nature that you are a superhuman who can do just about anything, and whose body is a miracle of engineering. A MAJOR inconvenience and something we’d all rather not deal with, but we get through it with the help of copious amounts of ice-cream, a good winge and a Gilmore Girls marathon."⁠
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If you'd like to read more, please click the link in our bio x.⁠
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#period #periods #sexed #sexeducation #womenshealth #womenseducation #Menstruation

At The Shona Project, we rely on the support of ot

At The Shona Project, we rely on the support of others to help us to continue to empower, educate and inspire the young girls of Ireland.⁠
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Shine Festival simply would not have been possible without the generosity of our incredible stage partners.⁠
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We would like to say a massive thank you to @sportireland , @sanofi , @plan_ireland , BAI, @strykercareers , @custodianirl⁠
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Because of their kindness and support, thousands of young girls in Ireland have the opportunity to listen to lots of women tell their stories as we laugh, learn, try and cry together.⁠
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Now more than ever, the girls and women of Ireland need to be inspired and empowered so we can rise from the struggles of the past year with fire in our bellies and be more united than ever.⁠
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For all the details, head over to www.shinefestival.ie #ShineFestival⁠
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Ya gotta love yourself more than you dislike them

Ya gotta love yourself more than you dislike them x.⁠
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Being a women is so complex, yet so simple.⁠ ⁠

Being a women is so complex, yet so simple.⁠
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Calling all teachers! Did you know that you can us

Calling all teachers! Did you know that you can use the Shine Festival website as a well-being support or class resource?⁠
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We thought of everything! We want to reach as many girls as possible with our virtual SHINE Festival and this is why you can join us from your own school completely FREE!⁠
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Yep, you heard us right.⁠
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On Wednesday the 11th of October, to celebrate International Day of the Girl, why not turn your school gym, sports hall or classrooms into a mini festival site and watch some of the 150 videos available on the site?!⁠
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P.S. All you'll have to do is head over to www.shinefestival.ie #shinefestival

"As if surviving getting bullied in your everyday

"As if surviving getting bullied in your everyday life isn't enough, now you get to deal with it 24/7 because of social media. It's shit. It shouldn't be a thing in this day and age, and yet here we are. ⁠
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We know getting cyber bullied is traumatising, but sometimes it's better in these situations to act so nonchalant that the bully sees how little effect they have on the people around them. Maybe this could get them to focus on themselves for once?"⁠
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If you'd like to read more, please click the link in our bio x.⁠
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#cyberbullying #bully #bullying #bullied #socialmedia

So proud to say that our fearless leader and found

So proud to say that our fearless leader and founder, Tammy, has been nominated as a finalist in the @goss.ie Local Hero Award ⭐️❤️

Not only that, but she is nominated alongside one of our OG Shona ambassadors @destinyayovaughan 🔥

📣📣 ANNOUNCING SHINE FESTIVAL 2023 📣📣

📣📣 ANNOUNCING SHINE FESTIVAL 2023 📣📣

IN-PERSON 11th & 12th OF OCTOBER ✨ ONLINE WITH 8 STAGES ✨ 150 SPEAKERS ✨ THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES AND GROWING 🔥🔥

Shona fans will know that we love nothing more than putting on a big event! Our Shine Festival is our pride and joy, and it’s even won a few snazzy awards 😉

This year, we are bringing Shine Festival back to where it all began. It takes place on the 11th & 12th of October at @setu_arena_ , Waterford.

Shine Festival is possibly the biggest gathering of inspirational Irish women ever. We have gathered over 150 speakers including, @daisykelliher87 , @ailbhedub, @louizecarroll, @katriona_osullivan, a special musical act from @singalongsocial and many, many more.

Covering a wide range of topics such as mental health, mindset, career, diversity, individuality, the arts, sports, social issues, and sustainability to name but a few. We'll also have music, poetry, pledges, smiles and hugs.

Kicking off in celebration of International Day of the Girl, Shine Festival is an empowering event for the women and girls of Ireland, bringing us together to interact in a safe and positive space, to celebrate and inspire each other to SHINE.

Check out the link in our bio or www.shinefestival.ie for more information!

Thanks to our partners at @sportireland, @sanofi, @plan_ireland, BAI, @strykercareers, @custodianirl, @beat102103, @officialspin1038, @todayfm, @newstalkfm, @98fmdublin and @spinsouthwest - we can ensure that Shine is inclusive and available to everyone.

So, you've no excuse! #shinefestival

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