Come Here To Me!

The image above is iconic. It shows Margaret Connery from the Irish Women’s Franchise League grabbing the attention of Bonar Law and Edward Carson, who look none too pleased. I remember the first time I read Unmanageable Revolutionaries by Margaret Ward and it really brought home the role women played in the most turbulent years of Irish history, not just in the separatist movement but the socialist and feminist movements too. Mná na hÉireann’s role in Irish history is too often forgotten, from the brave checkout staff at Dunnes to the likes of Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington.

The annual Feminist Walking Tour in Dublin always goes some small way towards correcting that, while also looking at some contemporary issues. I recommend popping along.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day this by taking part in the Feminist Walking Tour!

Organised by Choice Ireland, the tour will follow a trail of women’s courage and achievements in history and today around the streets of Dublin, with guest speakers along the way. It’s been getting more successful each year, and is still a free event which is open to all.

The walk will start from the gates of Stephen’s Green park at 1pm on Sunday March 6th, and will finish up in the Exchange, Temple Bar for some eats!

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