Celebrating the women of Ireland

Significant women in Irish history were remembered at an event at Putteridge Bury '“ part of the Heritage Lottery-funded Ireland 1916: Luton 2016 project.'¨The all-women line-up shared stories and experiences and hopes for the future.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2017, 17:15 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:50 BST
Helen Pankhurst (centre) with Luton Irihs Forum CEO Noelette Hanley (left) and Fiona Martin of the Women of Ireland projectHelen Pankhurst (centre) with Luton Irihs Forum CEO Noelette Hanley (left) and Fiona Martin of the Women of Ireland project
Helen Pankhurst (centre) with Luton Irihs Forum CEO Noelette Hanley (left) and Fiona Martin of the Women of Ireland project

Special guest Dr Helen Pankurst (centre above) spoke about continuing the legacy started by her grandmother and great grandmother through the Olympic Suffragettes, a group which campaigns on a number of women’s rights issues.

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