Mass civil disobedience and the War of Independence
Peaceful mass mobilisation, collective action against state institutions, boycott and ostracisation were powerful weapons in the conflict
Was 1918 a false dawn for Irish women?
Women’s rights were marginalised in Free State, with implications to present day
25 fearless women who helped shape today’s Ireland
They smashed stereotypes, changed Ireland – yet many are forgotten by history
‘This is a beacon for the inner-city. It shows that education and our students are valued’
An extension to an old Dublin school caps a remarkable turn-around in its fortunes
Miriam Lord: Senators lose selfie control during Sturgeon visit
Scottish first minister said the occasion will live long in the memory, and they believed it
New Dublin artwork to honour women of the Rising
Heather Humphreys announces support for two symposia on women’s role in 1916
The 1916 Rising as you have never seen it before
Artist David Rooney explains the poster published with this weekend’s ‘Irish Times’
Thousands defy Luas strike for Reflecting the Rising events
Biggest public event in Ireland blessed by good weather and a large turnout
Eggciting times: Who won our Easter Egg World Cup?
This Easter on The Women’s Podcast, the battle of the eggs, the joy of chocolate and one woman’s account of the Rising
An emotional homecoming for the 262 civilians killed in 1916
The Sackville Street Art Project has brought together people to build model houses for each of the civilians killed during fighting
Kathy Sheridan: ‘Terrible beauty’ alive in Glasnevin Cemetery
Memorials to those who fought for Éire stand next to those who fought for king
Television: Rising from obscurity – the women airbrushed out of Irish history
Review: ‘Seven Women’, ‘Follow the Money’, ‘The A Word’ and ‘Line of Duty’
An Post boxes repainted royal red to mark 1916 Rising
Smartphone links will play short videos of Dublin events from 100 years ago
President honours role of women in creating Ireland of today
Event at Kilmainham celebrates achievements of women from 1916 on
Women of 1916
300 women participated in the 1916 Rising in a variety of roles, but many of their contributions went unacknowledged for decades
Charlie Flanagan: Why the Rising commemorations will be a global event
‘Ireland in 1916 was. as it is now, a global island, a nation that both reflected and was engaged in the bigger international issues of the day’
Easter Rising site at Moore St bought by State for €4 million
Commemorative centre to be built on site where rebels agreed to surrender in 1916
Rising commemoration programme to be unveiled at Collins Barracks
Heather Humphreys says commemorations will not ‘glorify violent bloodshed’
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