New exhibition shines a light on the Women of 1916

A special exhibition on the women of 1916 was launched last night by Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. While it focuses on the 300 women who took part in the Rising, the exhibition also seeks to give a fuller understanding of the complex history of Ireland at this time.

It will go on a national tour following a three-week run at Dublin Castle.

The exhibition