See it and be it — Irish women outstanding in the science field

Excelling and achieving greatness in their own right, Irish female scientists are also an inspiration to future generations

Some of Ireland's pioneering female scientists

From Bantry Bay botanist Ellen Hutchins to crystallographer Kathleen Lonsdale and famed microscopist Mary Ward, Irish women’s contributions to the story of science have been immense. 

These pioneers paved the way for the future and today there are more Irish women than ever working in the many fields of ever-changing science.