The annual International Women's Day is being celebrated throughout the world today.
Various events are being staged to mark the occasion, including protests and 'social strikes' in relation to abortion laws in Ireland.
This is also a day to recognise the achievements of some of Ireland's female athletes.
2016 was a year in which Ireland's Annalise Murphy redeemed herself with a silver medal finish at the Rio Olympics. Meanwhile, the Cork ladies footballers collected a sixth consecutive All-Ireland senior title - their 11th in 12 years.
This year we look to Ireland hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup and just this week, our national women's football team topped their group at the Cyprus Cup.
Here's how some of Ireland's female athletes are honouring International Women's Day:
Privileged to be surrounded by so many amazing women who inspire me to grow & be better every day!#family #friends 💕#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/etMbWnFfZJ
— Niamh Briggs (@niamhbriggs15) March 8, 2017
'Ah yeah, it's a nice colour Michael!' Happy International Women's Day. #Throwback #BeBoldForChange
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Happy #IWD2017 Proud to be surrounded by such strong, dedicated and inspirational women 👠pic.twitter.com/qfYb7CQs1x
— sophie spence (@spence_87) March 8, 2017
Support each other! We are stronger together💪ðŸ¼#InternationalWomensDay
— emma byrne (@emmsb30) March 8, 2017
Happy International Women's Day To ALL You Strong, Beautiful Courages Women. #LiftEachOtherUp #StrongWomen #InternationalWomensDay
— Kellie Harrington (@Kelly64kg) March 8, 2017
Been so many female role models in irish sport to inspire me. @soniaagrith @sineadmjenning1 @KatieTaylor @Annalise_Murphy @SanitaPuspure https://t.co/ss4Zkt9YnD
— Claire Lambe (@ClaireLambe) March 8, 2017
Happy International #womensday #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/mmVWxjWGmK
— Sinead Kane (@blindrunner777) March 8, 2017
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