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Lise Hand: The highways and byways of Ireland are littered with untold tales of the achievements of women

‘Her Story’ is all too often consigned to the footnotes in the book of Ireland. Now is a good time to refresh the script

2022 marks ten years since the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar. Picture: Getty

For the past few years, the centenary season has been upon us, with careful paths being plotted through the various potential political landmines which could be set off while commemorating the difficult, violent birth of our Republic.

The season kicked off properly in 2016 with the 100-year anniversary of the Easter Rising, and it all went quite splendidly - there was a multitude of events both national and local which were dignified, moving and interesting. ...