Women's History Tour of Glasnevin

 Going into this tour I was unsure of what to expect from a woman's tour at a cemetery, but this tour exceeded any expectations I had and expanded my knowledge of important Irish women. Getting to hear about many descended women who had such important roles in past events was very empowering. We heard about women who started hospitals and gave so much for those around them. We also got to hear about some compassionate stories about brave women and heroic women. Getting to hear stories about some very strong women who made changes in the course of Ireland becoming a republic was my favorite part. In American history we never get to hear about women in history when it comes to war, but this tour we heard stories of determined women who changed the course of Ireland's fight for independence. Maud Gonne McBride is just one example of a woman who was an iconic Irish figure who worked with other women buried in the cemetery to help fight for the republic. The whole tone of the tour was women empowerment through these great stories of prominent women who fought for themselves. I greatly enjoyed getting to hear about how women had such an active role in Irish history, when they are normally left out from all accounts. One day maybe we'll get to learn about similar stories, but pertaining to American History. 


some headstones and area we visited while on the tour



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