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Cumann na mBan

The Cumann na mBan was one of the most significant republican organisations of the 20th centuary. Founded in Wynn’s Hotel in Dublin, Cumann na mBan’s primary aims reflected the fact that both nationalism and feminism were on the rise in Ireland at the turn of the centuary…. Its first objective was to advance the cause of Irish Liberty, while its second was to organise Irishwomen in the furtherance of this object….

Dr Bernard Kelly

  • Cissie Davoren, nee Lally

    Cissie Davoren, nee Lally

  • The Role of Women in 1916 Conference

    The Role of Women in 1916 Conference

    Ballinasloe Library
  • Cumann na mBan: County Galway Dimensions

    Cumann na mBan: County Galway Dimensions

  • Mai O’Dea and the Fahy family, Caherduff, Ardrahan

    Mai O’Dea and the Fahy family, Caherduff, Ardrahan

  • The soldiers of Cumann na mBan - Brian O’Higgins

    The soldiers of Cumann na mBan - Brian O’Higgins

    This song has been arranged and recorded by Joseph Forde.
  • Eva O’Flaherty 1874- 1963

    Eva O’Flaherty 1874- 1963

  • Kathleen Mitchell, née Flynn

    Kathleen Mitchell, née Flynn

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