Force feeding of people on hunger strike for political reasons was precipitated by the actions of some suffragettes, writes Meadhbh Murphy, UCD Archives

Exactly 100 years ago, in December 1918, Constance Markievicz became the first woman elected to the Westminster parliament, writes Louise Ryan

Dr Mary Strangman, the first female councillor in the city, was vital in the organisation of Waterford suffrage, writes Leeann Lane.

Yesterday was World Toilet Day, a battleground for everyone from the Suffragettes to the freedom riders, who have fought for access to the bathroom for people of all persuasions, races and genders. Caomhan Keane reports.

On Tuesday, June 10, between 1pm and 2pm an hour of civil disruption will be held in honour of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison who was killed at the Derby on June 4, 1913 by the King’s horse in her attempt to bring public attention to the fact that women did not have the vote.