Mary Downing
Irish poet and nationalist
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Theresa Talbot
Beautiful and dynamic, Lady Londonderry was more forceful than her husband, and her political talents were more impressive. She used her influence to effect and was the model of a great political hostess.
Claudia Jones
Journalist born in Trinidad who dedicated her life to fighting racism inequality and injustice.
Emily Gibson
Irish-New Zealander Emily Gibson’s life was spent working for the causes of peace and social justice.
Sheila Dowling
Irish republican, socialist, trade unionist, and feminist
Constance Markievicz
Irish republican and labour activist
Beatrice Dixon
Irish pioneer of women’s participation in public life
Margaret Dockrell
Irish suffragist, philanthropist, and councillor
Evelyn Healy
Australian artist, community activist and peace activist
Anne Deane
Irish businesswoman, philanthropist, and nationalist