Three Irish women from the past, who have all been remembered in myth, song and story. Queen Maeve of Connaught: A warrior queen. Saint Bridget of Kildare (c.451 AD - c.523 AD): The poor daughter of a slave mysteriously manages to change her destiny. Grace O' Malley (1530 - 1603): A notorious pirate.

Irish women from the past, who all share the gift of storytelling. Peig Sayers (1873 - 1958): One of the greatest storytellers in Ireland. Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill (1743 - 1800): Famous Irish poet. Lady Augusta Gregory (1852- 1932): A folklorist makes history by helping to found the Abbey Theatre.

Three Irish women from the past, with daring tales of adventure. Beatrice Grimshaw (1870 - 1953): Sets out to the Pacific Islands. Nellie Cashman (1845 - 1925): Risks her life to America. Lady Harriet Kavanagh (1798- 1885): First Irish woman to travel to Egypt.

Three Irish women from the past, who became tremendous leaders. Nano Nagle (1718 - 1784): A young woman risks death to open a hedge school. Mother Jones (1837 - 1930): A trade union leader. Anna Parnell (1852 - 1911): The leader of the Ladies Land League needs to print and distribute a forbidden newspaper.

Three Irish women from the past, who led fighting lives. Anne Bonny (c.1700 - c.1782): A Caribbean pirate. Countess Markievicz (1868 - 1927): Took up arms in the Easter Rising and becomes a politician. Kit Cavanagh (1667 - 1739): A woman must hide her identity to become a soldier and search for her lost husband.

Three Irish women from the past, who became the celebrities of their time. Peg Woffington (c.1720 - 1760): From the streets to the world of the theatre. Maria Edgeworth (1768 - 1849): One of the most famous writers in the world. Catherine Hayes (1818 - 1861): The poor daughter of a servant suddenly becomes known for her beautiful singing voice.

Three Irish women from the past, who have all been remembered in myth, song and story. Queen Maeve of Connaught: A warrior queen. Saint Bridget of Kildare (c.451 AD - c.523 AD): The poor daughter of a slave mysteriously manages to change her destiny. Grace O' Malley (1530 - 1603): A notorious pirate.

Irish women from the past, who all share the gift of storytelling. Peig Sayers (1873 - 1958): One of the greatest storytellers in Ireland. Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill (1743 - 1800): Famous Irish poet. Lady Augusta Gregory (1852- 1932): A folklorist makes history by helping to found the Abbey Theatre.

Three Irish women from the past, with daring tales of adventure. Beatrice Grimshaw (1870 - 1953): Sets out to the Pacific Islands. Nellie Cashman (1845 - 1925): Risks her life to America. Lady Harriet Kavanagh (1798- 1885): First Irish woman to travel to Egypt.

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