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Mum Talks – Blackrock
November 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mum Talks is a fantastic opportunity for mums to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a new mum or a seasoned pro, this event is all about supporting one another on this motherhood journey.
Join us for a morning of conversation and connection in The Blackrock, Dublin whilst enjoying a light breakfast and listening to great speakers with your Mum Talks Ambassador Karen!
So, grab your mum friends or come by yourself and join us at The Blackrock for a morning filled with laughter, learning, and connection. Babies are welcome too! Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we navigate the incredible journey of motherhood together!
Speakers
Aileen Cox Blundell
Aileen Cox Blundell is a registered nutritional health coach and number one bestselling author of The Baby Led Feeding Cookbook and The Baby Friendly Family Cookbook. With a deep rooted passion for sharing nutritious and wholesome food, her mission is to help parents navigate the often daunting world of introducing solid food to babies. She works on empowering other Mums to embrace the adventure of baby led weaning with their own little ones all with confidence. Aileen is a Mum of 3, she has been there and understands the challenges and rewards of raising children who love good food. and is excited to share her insights and experiences at Mum Talks.
Aileen Cox Blundell is a registered nutritional health coach and number one bestselling author of The Baby Led Feeding Cookbook and The Baby Friendly Family Cookbook. With a deep rooted passion for sharing nutritious and wholesome food, her mission is to help parents navigate the often daunting world of introducing solid food to babies. She works on empowering other Mums to embrace the adventure of baby led weaning with their own little ones all with confidence. Aileen is a Mum of 3, she has been there and understands the challenges and rewards of raising children who love good food. and is excited to share her insights and experiences at Mum Talks.
Ciara Butler
A qualified Registered General Nurse, Midwife, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Ciara is proud mum to four daughters aged 8 to 19—each with their own unique personalities—she is kept firmly on her toes both at home and in her work.Originally from South County Dublin, Ciara trained as a nurse in London in the 1990s and qualified as a midwife at Holles Street in the early 2000s. She went on to work as a midwife for many years, a role she loved . In 2011, at 37 weeks pregnant with her third child, she sat—and passed—the IBCLC exam, marking the start of her specialist career in breastfeeding support.Now working in private practice as an IBCLC, Ciara is passionate about helping families navigate the early days of parenthood. She believes that the road to a successful breastfeeding journey lies in quality support and education, empowering parents to make informed feeding choices that are right for them. Her approach is rooted in meeting each family where they are and supporting them in their individual journey.Beyond her professional life, exercise and yoga are a big part of Ciara’s world. She is also a qualified Vinyasa and Pregnancy Yoga teacher, blending her love of movement with her dedication to maternal and infant wellbeing.
A qualified Registered General Nurse, Midwife, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Ciara is proud mum to four daughters aged 8 to 19—each with their own unique personalities—she is kept firmly on her toes both at home and in her work.Originally from South County Dublin, Ciara trained as a nurse in London in the 1990s and qualified as a midwife at Holles Street in the early 2000s. She went on to work as a midwife for many years, a role she loved . In 2011, at 37 weeks pregnant with her third child, she sat—and passed—the IBCLC exam, marking the start of her specialist career in breastfeeding support.Now working in private practice as an IBCLC, Ciara is passionate about helping families navigate the early days of parenthood. She believes that the road to a successful breastfeeding journey lies in quality support and education, empowering parents to make informed feeding choices that are right for them. Her approach is rooted in meeting each family where they are and supporting them in their individual journey.Beyond her professional life, exercise and yoga are a big part of Ciara’s world. She is also a qualified Vinyasa and Pregnancy Yoga teacher, blending her love of movement with her dedication to maternal and infant wellbeing.
Sarajane McCarthy
Sarajane is a Mindfulness Therapist, Reiki practitioner and Mom of three. While Sarajane works with people of all ages, including children, teens and the elderly, she has a particular passion for sharing the practice with mothers. Drawing on her own personal experience of motherhood, she strongly believes that the practice of Mindfulness can help us navigate the rollercoaster that is parenthood with greater peace, compassion and joy.
Sarajane is a Mindfulness Therapist, Reiki practitioner and Mom of three. While Sarajane works with people of all ages, including children, teens and the elderly, she has a particular passion for sharing the practice with mothers. Drawing on her own personal experience of motherhood, she strongly believes that the practice of Mindfulness can help us navigate the rollercoaster that is parenthood with greater peace, compassion and joy.