Leadership, influence and connection, through a uniquely Irish lens
18–25 July 2027 | Dublin · Belfast · Galway
Join a small group of just 16–18 Global Women members for an extraordinary week across Ireland, combining access to influential leaders and institutions with history, enterprise, culture and some of the country’s most memorable places.
This tour isn’t about seeing Ireland from the outside. It’s about experiencing the country through the people, ideas and stories that have shaped it, while travelling alongside a remarkable group of Global Women members.
What makes this journey different?
The programme has been designed around access and conversation that sparks thinking and connection.
In Dublin, our proposed programme includes an intimate leadership conversation with Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (under invitation) exploring courageous, values-led leadership and the role women can play in shaping change.
We are also developing an executive briefing with the New Zealand Consulate in Ireland as well as private briefings around business, art and government. Each of these sessions will have you drawing parallels to the opportunity in Aotearoa and the learnings you can take back home from this similar island nation on the other side of the globe.
Our leadership and business engagements are currently being developed and are subject to final confirmation.
Across Ireland: history, craft and enterprise
Part of the pleasure will be the journey itself. From Dublin to Belfast to Galway, take in the sights and watch history and leadership connect as we explore stops historical significance and centuries of Irish Craftsmanship.
Finish in Galway at a remarkable moment, the Galway International Arts Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027, as we take in world-class art, bold new work and ideas, and walk away with inspiration and cultural conversation.
Stay somewhere exceptional
Stay at landmark five-star city hotels rich in Georgian and Victorian heritage, elegant Belfast Estates among other world class accommodation.
Expect warm Irish hospitality and excellent dining (One of the proposed western properties even features a Michelin-starred restaurant!).
Optional activities include
Dublin 8 Walking tours and food trails in Dublin, Claddagh Ring making workshops and a tour of the historic Glendalough Monastic site
Easy from Aotearoa
For New Zealand passport holders, Ireland is refreshingly straightforward: no visa is required for the Ireland portion of this short visit and stay up to 90 days. As the programme crosses into Northern Ireland, travellers will need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
More than a study tour
This is an opportunity to step outside the everyday and see leadership through a completely different lens.
To hear from people who have shaped change. To explore how another small island nation (much like ours) has built global influence. To encounter the history, creativity and resilience behind modern Ireland. And to do it alongside a small cohort of accomplished Global Women, with the time and space for conversations that rarely happen in the rhythm of everyday working life.
Come home with new perspectives, new connections and an experience that will stay with you long after Ireland.
Investment
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Cost per person (King room): NZ$18,200
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Cost per person (Twin share): NZ$14,600
Bookings for the Global Women 2027 Study Tour are open now.
If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of this Global Women Study Tour, we encourage you to Register now. Book your spot by emailing hello@globalwomen.org.nz