A WOMAN’S ROLE IS IN THE REVOLUTION
Women In Media Belfast is pleased to announce our latest event.
Following our IWD event, which was an enriching experience for all involved, and generated plenty of headlines and airtime, Áras Uí Chonghaile The James Connolly Visitor Centre has invited us to be part of their upcoming festival.
On June 15th 2021 we will be joined by Dr Margaret Ward to discuss the women who have inspired us in our careers.
We will also explore the achievements of a variety of campaigning women, local and international, who have changed all our lives for the better.
WRITING COMPETITION
As part of this event WIMB is inviting students in further or higher education to submit an essay (1,000 words maximum) on the theme: ‘A Woman’s Role is in the Revolution’.
The inaugural WIMB bursary prize fund scheme has been supported by Áras Uí Chonghaile.
Please email contact@wimbelfast.com with your name, course, college/uni, and entry before midday on Monday, May 31st.
The judging panel includes: WIMB, Dr Margaret Ward, and James Connolly Visitor Centre Development Officer Clíodhna NicBhranair.
The winner of the £500 bursary prize will be announced on June 15th.
‘A Woman’s Role is in the Revolution’ essay writing competition judging panel: WIMB, Clíodhna NicBhranair and Dr Margaret Ward.
BIOS:
Dr Margaret Ward is a feminist historian, academic and author who has been focused on advancing women’s equality for decades.
A former director of the Women’s Resource and Development Agency, she is a director of the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation.
Her latest book is Fearless Woman: Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, feminism and the Irish Revolution.
You can find Margaret on Twitter @MargaretWard1
Also see: https://www.acenturyofwomen.com/
Clíodhna NicBhranair is the Development Officer in the James Connolly Visitor Centre in Belfast.
She develops the work of the award-winning centre through its events programme and world class interactive exhibition, ensuring that Áras Uí Chonghaile is a key part of the wider tourism trail.
A QUB graduate with a BA in Irish and History and an MA in Irish History, Clíodhna worked in various industries before moving into tourism and business development.
A strong advocate for the Irish language, she teaches Irish evening classes and is a board member of Féile an Phobail, Ireland’s largest community arts festival.
You can find Clíodhna on Twitter @clio_nicb
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