Nollaig Na mBan: Mná na hÉireann

The Irish Writers Centre is kicking off the New Year with a bang with our annual celebration of Nollaig na mBan. Originally a day of rest for Ireland’s hard-working women at the close of the Christmas celebrations, the Irish Writers Centre transforms the tradition by showcasing extraordinary women writers in Ireland.

The story of Ireland has long been defined by women who have stood up, spoken out, and rocked the system. Our island is awash with stories of courageous women whose words and acts have shaped the country’s identity, and its literary landscape. Throughout the 20th century revolutionary women like Countess Markievicz, Kate O’Brien, Nell McCafferty, Edna O’Brien and countless others have, often at great risk to themselves, rebelled against the status quo.

On Tuesday, January 6th join us from 6:30pm in our Georgian building at 19 Parnell Street for an evening of readings and performance in celebration of Ireland’s rebel women, past and present. The night will connect legendary voices with some of the incredibly talented women writing in Ireland today. Each performer will read from one of the many women whose words and actions changed the course of Irish history, followed by a piece of their own work.

Keep your eyes peeled for a lineup announcement, coming soon!

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