The women at the forefront of feminist activism in modern-day Ireland

Although their participation has often gone undocumented and unacknowledged, Irish women have always been politically active.

Last year’s, commemorations of the 1916 Rising reminded us of their contribution to the fight for Irish freedom, and next year we celebrate the centenary of the first Irish women casting their votes in a general election.

There are other political imperatives for Irish women next year — the opportunity to vote in a referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment, and to update the language in the constitution which places Irish women in the home.