About District 16
Inner Wheel District 16 connects clubs across Ireland in friendship and service. As part of International Inner Wheel, one of the world’s largest women’s voluntary service organisations, we empower women to lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
District 16 unites clubs in a shared commitment to service, international understanding, and positive action. Together, we are women making a difference locally, nationally, and globally.
About Us
Inner Wheel District 16 brings together clubs across Ireland, uniting women who value friendship, service, and international understanding. As a collective, we support charitable, community, and humanitarian initiatives while fostering connection, shared purpose, and meaningful contribution. District 16 provides a strong, collaborative network where members can build lasting friendships and work together to create positive change locally and internationally.
‘Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine’. We live in one another’s shelter.
This old Irish proverb expresses the heart of Inner Wheel District 16 — women supporting women, united in a shared purpose.
District Chairman
District Chairman Doreen Cairns
Welcome
Welcome to Inner Wheel District 16. Our District unites dedicated women from across Ireland who embody our motto, Women in Action. This reflects our shared commitment to service, connection, and making a positive difference, values that lie at the heart of Inner Wheel.
Therefore, I am delighted to be taking on the role of District 16 Chairman. I first joined Lurgan Inner Wheel Club in 2012 and have been privileged to serve in several roles, including Club Treasurer, Club President and District Treasurer.
I joined Portadown Inner Wheel Club twelve months ago and have thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of their Club.
I look forward to a year of continued service and shared achievement. I hope we can all enjoy a wonderful year of Friendship, Service and Fun.
What We Do
- Support charitable work at local and national level
- Encourage leadership and personal development
- Strengthen international understanding through global connections
- Foster fellowship and friendship among members
Our work blends long‑standing Inner Wheel values with a forward‑looking approach that responds to the changing needs of society.
Social Links
Who we support
This year my chosen charities Autism NI and AS I AM, Ireland’s Autism Charity, focus on providing evidence‑based advice, resources, and guidance to autistic people their families and children with neurodiverse conditions. Their mission is to help create a more inclusive and accepting society, one where every autistic person is valued, respected, and supported as they are. Both organisations play an important role in empowering families and strengthening community understanding.
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District 16 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Doreen Cairns
1st Vice Chairman – Cathy McCaul
2nd Vice Chairman – Elaine Doherty
Immediate Past District Chairman – Judith De Fleury
District Secretary – Jennifer Davidson
District Treasurer – Irene McCune
Member of Council – Lauraine Wilson
District Editor – Elaine Doherty
International Service Chairman – Doreen Armstrong
Membership & Development Officer – Judith De Fleury
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District 16 Events
| Meeting | Date & Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| District Meeting 2 | 05/03/2026 | Radisson Hotel Sligo |
| Association Conference | 23/03/26 - 25/03/26 | Llandudno |
| District Rally | 05/06/2026 | Rally Ashburn Hotel Lurgan |
| District Meeting 3 & AGM | 25/06/2026 | The Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk |
Current Clubs
Ballymena -Leighinmohr House Hotel BT42 2AN - 2nd Tuesday 20.00
Ballymoney - St Patricks Parish Hall BT53 6JA - 1st Wednesday 19.45
Belfast - Malone Golf Club BT17 9LB - 2nd Wednesday 19.30
Carrickfergus - Variable - 2nd Tuesday 19.45
City of Derry - White Horse Hotel BT47 3PA and other venues - Monday variation of Lunch Time and evening
Dublin - National Yacht Club A96 AX98 - 1st Tuesday 18.30
Enniskillen - Killyhevlin Hotel BT74 6RW - 4th Monday 20.00
Larne - Variable - 2nd wednesday 19.30
Newry - Diamonds Restaurant BT34 3LY - 1st wednesday 18.30
Omagh - The Silverbirch Hotel BT79 7LT - 2nd Thursday 19.30
Portadown - Seagoe Hotel BT63 5JE - 2nd Monday 20.00
Sligo - Sligo Park Hotel F91 Y762 - 1st Thursday 19.30
(1945) BALLYMENA
(1967) BALLYMONEY
(1931) BELFAST
(1987) CARRICKFERGUS
(1950) CITY OF DERRY
(1970) DUBLIN
(1989) ENNISKILLEN
(1945) LARNE
(1948) NEWRY
(1979) OMAGH
(1948) PORTADOWN
(1986) SLIGO
District 16 latest news
D16 – Dublin welcome special visitor
Dublin welcomed a special Inner Wheel visitor recently: Vinita Jhunjhunwala from the Mumbai Nariman Point Club, District 314. Her club, founded in 2014, has grown to an impressive 125 members, one of eighty-five Inner Wheel clubs across Mumbai. Vinita spoke about...
D16 – Attend the European Rally
District 16 was proudly represented at the European Inner Wheel Meeting in Aarhus, Denmark, in September. Niamh and Bernadette from Dublin, along with Cathy and Mary from Omagh, attended on our behalf. It was a wonderful gathering filled with friendship, inspiring...
D16 – Sligo enjoy a walk
Members of Sligo Inner Wheel taking part in a Memory Walk