Healthcare, inclusion in the workforce and well-being: these were just some of the issues the modern woman faces, according to the panelists at the Irish Examiner's International Women's Day Networking Breakfast.

Put down the cupcakes and pick up a placard.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the "epidemic of violence" against women must come to a halt, as the Cabinet agreed measures and laws to combat gender inequality.

A special installation across Tesco Ireland stores today is paying tribute to six inspiring Irish women.

In her work with Ervia, the parent company of Irish Water,April Mangan straddles two careers – as an engineer and as a public relations expert. She shares her thoughts on work, family and International Women's Day with Dan Buckley

Aer Lingus has offered priority boarding to female guests departing on UK and European flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock and Belfast this International Women's Day.

University College Cork has developed a new campaign for International Women’s Day where women put forward other women to highlight their achievements.

From Robin Wright, the first female president of the United States to anti-hero Jessica Jones and her ass-kicking ways, Netflix has a lot to offer on International Women's Day.

"Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History" - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Only half of women feel that their employers are doing enough to improve gender diversity, a survey has found.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the suffrage newspaper the ‘Irish Citizen’ still holds many lessons today, writes Professor Louise Ryan.

This is especially true in the developing world, where women pool their savings so each member can buy basics when the need arises, says Bobbi Gray.

If women can get to the top on the sports pitch — and we’ve seen that they can — there’s no reason why they can’t do the very same in every other sphere of society, writes Clodagh Finn.

We’re not sure Marie Curie wore false eyelashes and eyeliner, to be honest.

Hopefully next year he'll get the day off.

Melania Trump is hosting a lunch on International Women's Day on what is her first solo White House event as first lady.

Emma Watson has been sharing her top reads with unsuspecting fans.

Hundreds of women are going on strike for International Women's Day to raise awareness about Ireland's abortion laws.

As she gets ready to present her film in Cork, Manal Issa is doing her best not to get swept up in the hype around her as one of French cinema’s brightest new stars, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Irish political parties are being urged to mark International Women's Day by committing to more female representation on local Councils.

On International Women’s Day, Joyce Fegan a bride-to-be, has had it with a world where women relish sneering at other women because of their appearance.

International Women's Day is being dominated by calls to repeal the 8th Amendment.

Women find themselves in the unenviable position of facing into retirement with a pension pot 60% less than their male counterparts can expect to enjoy, a new wide-ranging study has found.

Ireland is among a handful of countries in the EU where women are falling farther behind men in what they are paid when working, and when they retire.

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday.

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions of a woman’s life and it’s never too early to start planning, writes Paula Neary