Person: Constance Markiewicz

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August 26, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

In August 1969, headlines were dominated by Northern Ireland and the beginnings of what was to become known as “the Troubles”.

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1916-themed lectures and events planned for Cork over the next week

British and Irish lionise each other on stately affair

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President Higgins' speech: From ghosts of the past to a shared vision of the future

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Oireachtas to mark 90th anniversary of first Dáil

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Female politicians toast first woman elected to office

Ceremony to mark legacy of female Oireachtas members

A special ceremony is being held in the Dáil chamber today to mark the contribution made by female TDs and Senators since the establishment of the Irish State.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2008

Female politicians highlight struggle to get on ballot

SENIOR female politicians have pointed to internal constituency battles as a bigger obstacle to gender equality than winning votes on polling day.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2008

Female politicians to mark women's election breakthrough

Scores of women elected to the Oireachtas will pack the Dáil chamber next week to mark the 90th anniversary of the first female TD and MP.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008

Republicans’ original mandate can be consigned to dustbin of history

NEXT weekend marks the 90th anniversary of the 1918 general election, the last British election in which the people of the 26 Counties participated.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008