Unionising Women Workers
Irish Cultural Heritage, Irish Women's History

Ireland | The Challenges in Unionising Women Workers in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Trade unionism in Ireland stretches as far back as the 1700s.  By 1800 the labour organisations of Irish workers had taken root, but many attempts were made by employers and local and central governments to stop the Irish workers’ efforts.  Despite this, improvements in the working conditions for certain skilled workers were seen.  One such… Continue reading Ireland | The Challenges in Unionising Women Workers in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Irish Cultural Heritage, Irish Women's History

Ireland | Mainie Jellett

I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module.  The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist.  I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Ireland | Mainie Jellett