Irish culture’s remarkable response to the political turmoil from 1891 to 1922
Irish art during the period both mirrored and shaped events in the political sphere
In 12 days Ireland went from fledgling democracy to civil war
How the independent state in 1922 went from democratic general election to disaster
Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words
The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change
Staging the Treaty: This marathon production will recreate debates a century later
Some 100 years ago TDs made the most important choice in the history of Irish State
Reworked Brussels metro map celebrates Irish women
Constance Markievicz and Mary Robinson in roll-call of women who have helped shape Europe
Seán Hillen: ‘The oxygen of publicity is everything for an artist’
The artist on cameras, John Hinde postcards and Newry during the Troubles
‘Short skirts and strong boots’: The pioneering feminism of Anna Parnell
Anna Parnell led a generation of women in the 19th century and inspired another in the 20th
Soldier’s songs and the War of Independence
Rebel songs were an integral part of the culture of Republicanism in the early 20th century
War of Independence: The who’s who of policing in Ireland
When the long-established RIC proved not up to the task of crushing the IRA, the British government made the fateful and fatal decision to draft in the Black and Tans and Auxiliaries
Markievicz describes Black and Tans as a force determined to ‘exterminate us’
Letter from the countess to a cousin in Australia emerges in London sale
‘We are absolutely on the racks. This week will see the end of us’
The Dublin files: Those who fought in the Rising, and their families, struggled to get a military pension
Irish in Britain: Why I’m campaigning for voting rights of emigrants
‘Ireland is a beacon of hope in a time when regressive populism is on the rise in large parts of the world’
National Museum urged not to ‘airbrush’ women out of history
Josepha Madigan suggests permanent exhibition on women’s role in Irish history
A new map of Ireland: Honouring some of our outstanding women
We propose sites for new street names, sculptures for International Women’s Day
First meeting of Dáil Éireann ‘would have done credit to the British House of Commons’
Core aim of one-party assembly – all members were Sinn Féin – was creation of republic
Blow by blow: Timeline of the War of Independence
How the war began and how it progressed over the course of 1919
Senator criticises ‘notable lack of women’ in Dáil centenary celebration portraits
Ivana Bacik calls for Constance Markievicz portrait to be erected outside Leinster House
Diary of events for 2019 commemorations
Special centenary Dáil sitting and War of Independence exhibition among events to watch out for
Countess Markievicz: From privilege to revolution – A comic by Dearbhla Kelly
Constance Markievicz swapped privilege for a life of rebellion, revolution and politics
Why did only two women stand for election in 1918?
Vote 100: Confusion over whether women could stand for election resulted in just two female candidates in Ireland
Was 1918 a false dawn for Irish women?
Women’s rights were marginalised in Free State, with implications to present day
Constance Markievicz, the divisive revolutionary heroine
Markievicz devoted herself to fighting for Irish freedom, women’s rights and the poor
Ivana Bacik: We need to hold true to the feminist ideals of the suffragists
Vote 100: Much has improved for women in Ireland in a century, but there is also much still to do
Vote 100: Events to mark the centenary of the vote for women in Ireland
The ending of the ban on women voting and standing for election is being celebrated across the country
Vote 100: celebrating the election of the First Dáil
This week marks the centenary of one of the most momentous events in Irish history
How Irish women won the right to vote in 1918
After decades of campaigning by the suffragettes, a 1918 Act gave a limited cohort of women the right to vote in parliamentary elections
Helena Molony: A persistent fighter for working women
Vote 100: The life-long trade unionist advocated for improved conditions and representation for women
Kathleen Lynn: Pioneering doctor, socialist and public-health campaigner
Vote 100: Founder of St Ultan’s children’s hospital looked for political and pragmatic solutions to deprivation
Fintan O’Toole: The 1918 election was an amazing moment for Ireland
In an act of peaceful secession, Irish people chose to be citizens, not subjects
Minister announces Markievicz bursary scheme for female artists
Five bursaries of up to €20,000 will be awarded annually to women artists
My marathon: ‘I almost died. The last 10km were the worst’
Runners in Dublin’s 38th marathon recount personal bests and the buzz from the event
Sore-but-happy runners limp to the pubs after gruelling Dublin Marathon
Despite the pain, mood among 20,000 runners was euphoric as they crossed finish line
Dublin Marathon: 20,000 take to the streets for 39th city race
First runners started at 8.55am and rolling road closures are in place along the route
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