Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 21: A book with elements of fantasy, mythology or fairytale - Penelope Unbound by Mary Morrissy
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📑 Help us to create a pool of syllabi for which scholars and teachers can draw upon for their courses. If you would like to include a syllabus from one of your courses that covers some aspect of women’s and gender history check out our website for more details:
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TW The only way we make this kind of behaviour unacceptable is if we call it out, expose the system for what it is.’ Refuse the banality.Call out the joke at the pub.The men in Zzz were once boys being handed predator toys.The pub joke is the base of the pyramid. thenewfeminist.co.uk/2026/04/62-m...
On Friday, May 22nd step forward for a day of confidence and action with the Women’s Collective and Equal Ireland. A day of free workshops and a light lunch, for women who want to build confidence, connect with others, and take positive steps in their lives and communities.
The event will include a talk from Zoe on the background of the project as well as a demonstration of the game and a chance to play it yourself!
Places are limited and booking is essential. For more info or to book your place contact limerick@womenscollective.ie or 087-3283746.
The game combines puzzles, choices, and a feminist retelling that centers on the Morrígan, Deirdre, and Queen Medb from Irish folklore. Whether you know the myths well or not at all, the game invites you into a fresh take on legendary stories.
On Monday, May 18th, 6pm-7pm we are delighted to have UL student, Zoe Dunworth, speaking to us about a feminist and interactive game she developed called Misneach na mBan (Courage of Women). The purpose of the game is to foster empathy and engagement with female perspectives in Irish Folklore.
April newsletter is now available, with a new home on Substack!
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This is a supportive space to learn, share, and grow—no experience needed, just come as you are. This will also be a space to explore further educational opportunities including funding and grant eligibility.
Book your place contact WCI Limerick at limerick@womenscollective.ie or 087-3283746.
On Friday, May 22nd step forward for a day of confidence and action with the Women’s Collective and Equal Ireland. A day of free workshops and a light lunch, for women who want to build confidence, connect with others, and take positive steps in their lives and communities.
We chose to honour Edel because of her tireless efforts to encourage women to come together in solidarity on women's issues, political issues and local issues.
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of our friend and colleague Edel Geraghty.
For our World Café on International Women’s Day this year we had a table dedicated to Edel, covering the topic of Women & Politics. Edel is greatly missed and continues to guide our work.
The screening takes 1 hr and 45 minutes, and is completely free of charge. We are looking into options to have coffee afterwards to chat about the films.
If you would like to join us for a morning at the movies, register your interest at limerick@womenscollective.ie or text/call/WA 087 328 3746
We are delighted to be able to bring a group with us to the Irish Shorts Programme at the Belltable Theatre in Limerick City, 10 pm on Friday April 24th. You can see more about the programme here: catalystinternationalfilmfestival.com/fri-24-april
Join us for this free event at the Catalyst International Film Festival!
Catalyst International Film Festival focuses exclusively on films that address under-representation on screen and behind the camera; gender equality, diversity and inclusion are core to their programming.
The Women’s Social Hours is a space where women come together and chat, learn, laugh and share experiences. Each month has a different theme.
There is no need to register and light refreshments are provided.
The morning session is a part of the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 🫶
The purpose of this event is for women to share their experiences as neurodiverse in a confusing world.
This is an opportunity to learn more about common symptoms & side effects, and maybe share a few tips and tricks to cope.
We encourage all curious women to stop by, diagnosis is not neccessery!
Don't miss our final social hours of the season, on Thursday the 23rd of April!
Welcome to our information session about Neurospicy women, morning session from 11am-1pm, and evening session from 6-8pm.
There are only a few days left to do our Local Women’s Insights Survey!
We would greatly appreciate your participation in the WCI Limerick’s Local Women’s Insights Survey. This survey seeks to understand women’s experiences of community life in the Limerick region and surrounding areas.
We would love a few more responses from people who are working in the Community sector, on women's engagement and access to participation in Limerick City and County!
We greatly appreciate your time and professional insight.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTXWSRB
, it is perfectly fine to read some selected chapters that interest you the most.
If you are coming for the first time, please register via limerickfeministbookclub@proton.me, we look forward to seeing you!
The next meeting of the Feminist Book club is on Monday May 11th at 6:00 pm!
The book chosen for this meeting is The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates.
We know this might be a bit of a long read for some, so we urge participants to attend even if they haven't finished the whole book...
We would love a few more responses from people who are working in the Community sector, on women's engagement and access to participation in Limerick City and County!
We greatly appreciate your time and professional insight.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTXWSRB
We are particularly interested in your perspectives on belonging and participation, women’s spaces, voice and visibility, priorities for change, and how wider society is experienced locally.
We greatly appreciate your time and your contribution.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/JWRZPJ2
There are only a few days left to do our Local Women’s Insights Survey!
We would greatly appreciate your participation in the WCI Limerick’s Local Women’s Insights Survey. This survey seeks to understand women’s experiences of community life in the Limerick region and surrounding areas.
Black text on white backgroung: Marking the beginning of Autism month, the 2nd of April is dedicated to raising global awareness of autism, and to promote the acceptance, appreciation, inclusion and joy of autistic individuals. Red text on white background: Keep in mind that If you have met one autistic person, you have met one autistic person! Autistic people are as different as they are many ❤️ Picture of linear spectrum and a picture of circle spectrum.
People often believe the autism spectrum is linear, ranging from little to a lot, but the truth is the spectrum looks much more like a circular rainbow, and people on the spectrum all present differently.
Each autistic individual may have a unique combination of characteristics and needs. This means that no two autistic individuals are alike, and categorising them based on a linear spectrum is impossible. As a result, we shouldn’t use certain labels to describe autistic individuals.
Labels for higher and lower functioning can be stigmatising and lead to discrimination. People who are labeled as ‘lower functioning’ may be perceived as less capable, needing more support, and therefore having their abilities underestimated. On the other hand, people who are labelled as ‘higher functioning’ may be dismissed as not needing support or adjustments in the workplace.
The 2nd of April is dedicated to raising global awareness of autism, and to promote the acceptance, appreciation, inclusion and joy of autistic individuals.
Here's some information on the Autism Spectrum, and if you want to learn more you can come to our Neurospicy Women event on April 23rd!
You can reach support for your journey from many different places, such as:
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)
Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
The National Gender Service (NGS)
GenderEd.ie - information resource for families of gender variant children and transgender young people.
March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility!
This is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people, raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people, and acknowledging their contributions to society.
💝 We would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Mother Macs for their kind donation. They marked International Women's Day this year by giving back locally and donating some of their profits to us. Such funding assists us with working on the ground with women across Limerick City and County.
Sending a massive thank you to all our neighbours for your much appreciated support!
Michael O'Loughlin Butchers
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