Hundreds, including Hozier, attend empowerment panel discussion 'IMP Hour'

Grammy nominated phenomenon Hozier joined a host of well known Irish women last night at a panel discussion called IMP Hour.

The aim of the discussion was to highlight gender issues and the importance of empowerment in Ireland in 2017.

Crew picture 💜. PLEASE STAY POSTED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND FUTURE EVENTS. #imphour

A photo posted by Faye O'Rourke (@normalfaye) on Jan 12, 2017 at 2:52am PST

Founder of the REPEAL project Anna Cosgrave, active feminist Carina Fitzpatrick, vocal superstar Jess Kavanagh and last but not least, 7 time National Womens Boxing Champion Kelly Harrington also joined in the discussion which was led by RTE's Stephen Byrne.

.@Hozier "of course I'm a feminist!"- speaking at #IMPHour in Dublin this evening. pic.twitter.com/10VwnGfFqa

— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) January 11, 2017

All proceeds raised by the event went to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

If anyone has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888 #AskConsent #IMPHOUR

— Dublin Rape Crisis (@DublinRCC) January 11, 2017

The event was the brain-child of Little Green Cars' Faye O'Rourke and student Susannah Appleby.

The media has a role to play #IMPHOUR We need to change the conversation & stop victim blaming #AskConsent pic.twitter.com/v3bczuGaTr

— Dublin Rape Crisis (@DublinRCC) January 11, 2017

So many amazing speakers, including @Hozier, speaking at #IMPHour in Dublin tonight. A talk about empowerment ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Rvp6eK4kNr

— Emma Nolan (@EmmaNolan13) January 11, 2017

A nourishing, passionate, thought provoking night with #IMPhour listening to these pros speak about their experiences with feminism in their sector and the work that still needs doing! Proceeds went to The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and some serious tunes by #bitchfalcon Happy freakin Wednesday! 💋 #barq #kellyharrington #carinafitzpatrick #annacosgraveyeah #repealthe8th #hozier #proudsister

A photo posted by Leah Minto (@riskyminto) on Jan 12, 2017 at 3:13am PST

Hozier IMP HOUR pic from Twitter Dublin Rape Crisis What does feminism mean Hozier speaks about how all men should be feminists & believe in equality #IMPHOUR #sugarclubdublin #Hozier #AndrewHozierByrne #ホージア

A photo posted by @hozier_coicoi_welcome on Jan 11, 2017 at 1:03pm PST

For more information and to keep an eye on any upcoming events, check out @IMP_HOUR on Twitter.