100 Bliain: Women of the Revolution

In this episode of Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words, Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan from Kiskeam in North West Cork is joined by historian Anne Twomey the co-author of Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times, to explore the crucial role women played in Ireland’s revolutionary period.   From the work of Cumann na mBan to the wider contribution of women across the country, the discussion highlights how their ground breaking impact on the fight for independence was significant, yet often under-recognised.   Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times is a book by the Shandon Area History Group in Cork highlighting the pivotal and often overlooked roles of Cork women during the Irish War of Independence (1916–1923).   Fianna Fáil's Centenary approaches,  commemorations have opened the door to new research and understanding, this episode reflects on how women are now being restored to their rightful place in Ireland’s history. A powerful and insightful listen.