Blazing a trail: The 19 female ministers since 1918
After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents
The aristocrat who became an Irish revolutionary
Renouncing a life of wealth and privilege, the spirited and compassionate Constance Markievicz devoted herself to fighting for the causes of Irish freedom, women’s rights, and the poor
State rejected offer to buy Lissadell House for £500,000
Relative of Constance Markievicz did not want estate turned into a ‘hurdy gurdy’ tourist attraction
Dublin lost its time zone –and 25 minutes– after 1916 Rising
Countess Markievicz complained of loss of Dublin Mean Time in previously unpublished letter
Court rules in favour of Lissadell owners in right of way case
Supreme Court says public should only be able to access part of coastal route in estate
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