Celebrate stories of remarkable women at OPW locations for International Women's Day

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a series of tours and talks recognising remarkable women and their achievements for International Women’s Day at various OPW locations. This initiative aims to promote and celebrate the stories of inspiring Irish women associated with our heritage sites.

Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage Services and Capital Works Delivery at the OPW, said:

Visitors will have the opportunity to hear about the lives of the inspiring women in our society and the influence they have played in shaping our communities. Talks will take place at various OPW locations including Donegal Castle, Custom House Visitors Centre, Glendalough Visitor Centre, Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Pearse Museum.

For those unable to attend the talks in person, check out our blog post and read about Constance Markievicz, who was heavily involved in the revolutionary fight for Irish freedom and in Irish politics. Constance was imprisoned in Kilmainham Goal, Dublin. Find out about the legendary Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, a formidable woman, asserting her leadership in a man’s world. This informative and engaging blog – Her-story and Her-itage reveals all.

For those interested in a more visual experience, take a virtual Art tour through our virtualartgallery - ‘Celebrating Female Irish Artists’.

Join us this International Women's Day for a unique opportunity to learn about the inspiring women who have shaped our communities at OPW Heritage Sites. For more information and a full list of events, go to the links below or visit the Heritage Ireland website.

OPW spokespersons are available for interview upon request.

Please contact pressoffice@opw.ie for more information and to arrange an interview.

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For more information about the events please go to the links below.

Donegal Castle Event

Iníon Dubh – The ‘Dark Daughter’ of Tír Chonaill – link

Custom House Event, Dublin

Women of the Custom House - link

Kilmainham Gaol Event, Dublin

Unsurrendered Spirits – The Prison Writings of Dorothy Macardle - link

Glendalough Event, Wicklow

The Role Women Played in the Early Irish Church - link

Pearse Museum, St Enda’s Park, Dublin

Across the Continent with Mrs. Margaret Pearse - link