Women in the rising

Women in the rising

“He Received Us With Open Arms”

Eilís Ní Riain recalls her efforts in procuring rations for the garrison in Reis's Chambers on Easter Monday.

Women in the rising

“The First Shot Should Be Fired At Dublin Castle”

Helena Molony recalls the takeover of City Hall and the death of Captain Sean Connolly.

Women in the rising

“Dr Lynn Kicked Up Murder”

Emily Hanratty neé Norgrove recalls the treatment the women received in Ship Street Barracks after the surrender of the City Hall garrison.

Women in the rising

“I Was The First That Was Allowed In”

Rosie Hackett recalls the moment she first saw the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

Women in the rising

“Most People Thought It Was Only Manoeuvres”

Geraldine Dillon witnessed the takeover of the GPO from her room in the Imperial Hotel.

Women in the rising

“It Was A Request But Now It’s An Order”

Julia Grenan recalls the moment when Patrick Pearse ordered the women serving in the GPO to leave the burning building on Friday.

Women in the rising

“I’m Going Back Alone”

Leslie Bean de Barra recalls her fear at being asked by Tom Clarke to fetch a priest from Malborough Street.

Women in the rising

“They Simply Disappeared From The Streets”

Margaret Skinnider describes gathering information on troop movements in the city on Easter Monday.

Women in the rising

“Behind Me Came A Sound Of A Volley And I Fell”

Margaret Skinnider recalls being shot by British soldiers in Harcourt Street.

Women in the rising

“I Thought The Rebellion Was Very Wrong”

Louise Gavan Duffy recalls how she chastised Patrick Pearse when she presented herself for duty at the GPO on Easter Monday.

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