Herstory is EVERY WOMAN’S STORY

Founded in 2016, Herstory is a multi-disciplinary storytelling platform that illuminates and celebrates female role-models. Through pioneering education and art programmes, we inspire, educate and empower our youth and nation. In turn, we spark sister movements across the world.

The discovery that sparked a movement

In contrast to the handful of women we learn about in Irish schools, Herstory discovered that there are over one thousand fascinating women featured in the Dictionary of Irish Biography.

The amnesia of women’s stories is not just an Irish problem - this is a global phenomenon.

 

2024 BRIGID’S EVENTS

Join us for a wonderful celebration of Brigid and all mná! Check out the programme…

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BRIGID’S DAY

Discover Herstory’s successful campaign to make Brigid’s Day Ireland’s new national holiday.

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Who was Brigid?

Introducing the Goddess, Saint and Woman. Ancient heroine and modern icon.

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HERSTORY ON RTÉ

The first 360° women’s storytelling project on RTÉ featuring a documentary TV series, animations, podcasts, school workshops, Nationwide special, RTÉ Culture microsite and more.


PEACE HEROINES

Our new arts education programme that tells the story of the pivotal role that women played in the Northern Ireland peace process.

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MOVEMENT

An international education project exploring the fact that emigration and immigration are two sides of the same story.

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ILLUMINATE

The annual international Herstory Light Show illuminates iconic landmarks in honour of women on Brigid’s Day. 

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SOLAS

On Brigid’s Day, Herstory journeyed into the heart of Ireland to help heal the heartbreak of the Mother And Baby Homes scandal. Iconic buildings illuminated to witness & honour all who suffered. Filmmaker Peter Martin captures this pilgrimage of light in Solas, a hauntingly beautiful film.


BLAZING A TRAIL

Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women is the first women's exhibition to tour the Irish Embassy network worldwide.

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Blazing a Trail portraits by Szabolcs Karikó


PARALLEL PEACE PROJECT

From the heart of Belfast to the heart of Jerusalem, this is a chance for students and women to share messages of hope, wisdom and peace.

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The Irish are known as the finest storytellers in the world but until now, we have only told half the story.
The time has come to tell herstory.
— Melanie Lynch, Founder of Herstory

Created by Herstory, gifted to the World.