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.…
Centenary of women’s suffrage being held today in Lisadell House
The centenary of women’s suffrage is being marked in County Sligo today. A seminar in honour of the achievements made by women in the trade union movement and politics is being held in Lisadell House. SIPTU’s hosting the summer school to recognise the contribution Constance Markievicz made to women in…
Arts House Podcast : Brand new exhibition to be launched at Lissadelll
In this podcast of Arts House, Barbara-Rose speaks with Lissadell House resident and co-founder of the ‘THE VOICE OF WOMEN –100 YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT?’ exhibition. Constance Cassidy talks about the upcoming launch of the event which will take place Lissadell and looks to welcome TD Michael Martin. The exhibition will…