Between 1864 and 1867 the author made many trips to Ireland. In this book, she offers an eye-witness account of her visits to the many Irish Catholic religious orders and their institutions: these include Magdalene homes, reform schools, lunatic asylums, orphanages, workhouses, infirmaries and schools.
Irish Women's Speeches (Vol. II): A Rich Chorus of Voices follows on from the ground-breaking, best-selling Voices that Rocked the System. Related to arts, culture and heritage this compilation of Irish women's speeches, includes those of authors, journalists, actors, artists and women who have influenced arts and culture more broadly.
This full-length biographical study of one of the most important women in Irish political life in the 20th century is now reissued by UCD Press. Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, trailblazing feminist and part of a pioneering generation, played a significant role in the early Irish Republic.
This book provides the reader with an indispensable source for understanding the personalities and the issues behind the long march for women's equality and national independence in Ireland.
This study of urban and cultural geography shows how Dublin's iconography evolved before and after the creation of the Irish Free State. Yvonne Whelan argues that a shift has taken place from an intensely political iconography to one that is increasingly apolitical.