‘Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times’

A free Peace IV programme for ABC Council residents is accepting expressions of interest for a fascinating course exploring the lives of influential 19th and 20th century women in Ireland.

Taking place online over two hours per week for six weeks, with three additional sessions for virtual tours, ‘Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times’ will explore the lives of some remarkable women from a variety of traditions.

The programme traces the contributions of the most influential women in Ireland during the 19th and 20th centuries. Women such as Lady Londonderry, Countess Markievicz, and Maud Gonne MacBride will be discussed in detail, in terms of their role in leading change in Ireland, and the course will offer virtual tours of some key locations connected with their stories. Starting in mid-September and running until October 21, the sessions will take place online every Wednesday morning from 10am-12noon, complemented by three additional virtual tours on Mondays.

Spaces are limited so if you are interested email [email protected] or call 079 2516 3872. Expressions of interest forms must be in by September 4.

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