Event celebrating election of Countess Markievicz takes place in Sligo today
The centenary of Countess Markievicz’s election to parliament will be celebrated with a special event in Sligo this afternoon. It will include a Christmas concert as well as a number of women talking about how Markievicz inspired them or about how their lives have been impacted by what she achieved.…
Sinn Fein leader speaks of her admiration for Countess Markievicz
The Sinn Fein leader has spoken of her admiration for Constance Countess Markievicz as a politician and role model for women. Mary Lou McDonald made her comments at Lissadell House in Sligo last evening, the childhood home of Countess Markievicz. She was the guest speaker at a Sinn Fein-organised event…
Dublin councillor proposes statue of Countess Markievicz on O’Connell Street
Countess Markievicz may be about to score another first, this time more than 90 years after her death. If a proposal by a Dublin city councillor is adopted next month, she will become the first woman to be commemorated by a statue on O’Connell Street in Dublin. It would be…
UK to commemorate 100 years since Countess Markievics elected to parliament
The UK Government has confirmed that a specific event will be held this year to commemorate 100 years since the election of Countess Markievicz to its parliament. The commemoration will be part of this years vote100 celebrations which will be held throughout the year in the UK. UK Prime…