Constance Markievicz

We propose sites for new street names, sculptures for International Women’s Day

Core aim of one-party assembly – all members were Sinn Féin – was creation of republic

How the war began and how it progressed over the course of 1919

Ivana Bacik calls for Constance Markievicz portrait to be erected outside Leinster House

Special centenary Dáil sitting and War of Independence exhibition among events to watch out for

Constance Markievicz swapped privilege for a life of rebellion, revolution and politics

Vote 100: Confusion over whether women could stand for election resulted in just two female candidates in Ireland

My first vote: Kate L Ryan

Women’s rights were marginalised in Free State, with implications to present day

Markievicz devoted herself to fighting for Irish freedom, women’s rights and the poor

Vote 100: Much has improved for women in Ireland in a century, but there is also much still to do

The ending of the ban on women voting and standing for election is being celebrated across the country

This week marks the centenary of one of the most momentous events in Irish history

After decades of campaigning by the suffragettes, a 1918 Act gave a limited cohort of women the right to vote in parliamentary elections

Vote 100: The life-long trade unionist advocated for improved conditions and representation for women

Vote 100: Founder of St Ultan’s children’s hospital looked for political and pragmatic solutions to deprivation

In an act of peaceful secession, Irish people chose to be citizens, not subjects

Five bursaries of up to €20,000 will be awarded annually to women artists

Runners in Dublin’s 38th marathon recount personal bests and the buzz from the event

Despite the pain, mood among 20,000 runners was euphoric as they crossed finish line

First runners started at 8.55am and rolling road closures are in place along the route

The 2018 event includes productions on shame, fatherhood and an Aer Lingus hijacking

Fianna Fáil leader vows to restore subject as core component in Junior Cert curriculum

Josepha Madigan says 30% gender election rule should be examined

The owner of Lissadell House in Sligo says it is embarrassing watching people walking around the grounds trying desperately to get an internet connection

Reproduction of 1901 oil painting of the Countess will go on permanent display

Painting of all female members of Oireachtas marks centenary of women’s suffrage

The classroom hasn’t changed much in the past century – but some schools are embracing change in new and exciting ways

‘The marathon is not a young women’s game’ - Lizzie Lee is almost 38 and a mother of two

A century ago, Irish feminists fought to attend and report on rape trials and led demands that rape, often called ‘outrage’ in the press, be acknowledged by its name

Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera feature on rare clips Irish Film Institute digitalised

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

The suffrage movement faced its strongest opposition in the Irish Parliamentary Party

A guide to historical happenings around the country this year

Fr Joseph Mallin died on Easter Sunday at the age of 104

They smashed stereotypes, changed Ireland – yet many are forgotten by history

Katherine Zappone says yes to the dress as Mattie McGrath plays the self-blame game

Josepha Madigan said the idealism of revolutionary generation was not fulfilled

Graveside commemoration for feminist and Rising leader who was first Irish woman MP

Leinster Road home with links to the Gaiety Theatre comes with €200K price drop