#PresidentConnolly with her three living predecessors. #CatherineConnolly is our third woman president, but the first to be inaugurated wearing #trousers.

I'm a firm believer in #bodilyAutonomy. Everyone should be free to wear whatever they like, and everyone else can mind their own damn business. But after centuries when #Irishwomen were expected to wear a skirt or dress, I am delighted that our women presidents have shown that there is a choice. 👍

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Sybil Connolly - Irish fashion pioneer, was born 104 years ago

#OnThisDay
#GlobalIrishNation #IrishHistory #IrishBiography #Fashion #IrishWomen #HerStory

https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/otd-sybil-connolly-1921-1998/

Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory, a seminal figure in of #IrishLiterature died at Coole Park in #Galway 92 years ago #OnThisDay.

Co-founder of the Abbey Theatre and patron and supporter of multiple Irish literary giants including W.B. Yeats and John MIllington Synge.

#GlobalIrishNation #IrishBiography #IrishHistory #IrishWriters #HerStory #IrishWomen #Mastodaoine

https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/isabella-augusta-lady-gregory-1852-1932

Lady Isabella Gregory was one of the leading movers in the late 19th century #Irish Literary Revival. The movement focused on creating a distinct Irish literature mindful of the #Irelands's ancient past.

A cofounder of the Abbey Theatre, Lady Gregory was born 172 years ago #OnThisDay

#GlobalIrishNation #IrishTheatre #IrishCulture #IrishArts #HerStory #Theater #OTD #OnThisDate #IrishHistory #Mastodaoine #HerStory #IrishWomen

https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/isabella-augusta-lady-gregory-1852-1932

"Une désillusion symbolique pour les femmes irlandaises qui espéraient voir revisiter ce texte rédigé en 1937..

Finalement, l'Irlande conserve les "femmes à la maison" dans sa Constitution"

#femmes #feminisme #inegalités #Irland #irlande #IrishWomen
#Féminisme #DroitsDesFemmes #DuPainEtDesRoses #droits_des_femmes

https://www.marianne.net/monde/europe/double-referendum-finalement-l-irlande-conserve-les-femmes-a-la-maison-dans-sa-constitution

One of the most celebrated Irish women of the 20th century was born #OnThisDay 156 years ago

#GlobalIrishNation #IrishHistory #HerStory #Mastodaoine #IrishWomen

It took Irishwoman Mary Robinson - of the Council of Elders (!) - to call out the hypocrisy of #COP28

Good on you, Mary. More power to your elbow!

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/03/back-into-caves-cop28-president-dismisses-phase-out-of-fossil-fuels

#irish #irishwomen #climatechange #ireland #climateemergency

Over the weekend I watched the #Irish National Track and Field Championships.

While there were many events to enjoy, there was a particular compelling showdown between two young #IrishWomen on the edge of world class #athletics status.

See the link below 👇

#IrishSports #WomenInSport #Running

https://mnutty.medium.com/the-showdown-at-santry-727a81728ad3

Rhasidat Adeleke tore another lump of the #Irish 400m record yesterday in California. At 20, she is now unquestionably one of the world’s best in the single race.

No doubt more is to come as the season ultimately progresses to the August World #TrackAndField Championships championships in Budapest

#IrishSport #GlobalIrishNation #Athletics #IrishWomen

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2023/05/28/rhasidat-adeleke-breaks-irish-400-metre-record-again-at-ncaa-west-regionals/

A pioneering Irish woman in the field of #Astrononomy was born #OnThisDay 180 years ago.

#WomenInScience #IrishHistory #OTD #HerStory #IrishWomen Mastodaoine

https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/otd-birth-agnes-mary-clerke-1842