12- Women in the Irish Republican Army (IRA)

In this episode of The Fem Files, we dive into the stories of four powerful women in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) who challenged British colonial rule in Northern Ireland. From armed resistance to prison hunger strikes, these women played critical roles in the Irish struggle for freedom.

We explore the lives of Máire Drumm, Rosaleen Walsh, Martina Anderson, and Rosaleen McCorley— activists, writers, political leaders, and survivors. Learn how these women fought for Irish independence, civil rights, and national identity during The Troubles, all while facing state violence, internment, and media erasure.

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Sources:

https://alphahistory.com/northernireland/maire-drumm/

https://ifiarchiveplayer.ie/mna-an-ira-6/

https://ifiarchiveplayer.ie/mna-an-ira-5/

https://ifiarchiveplayer.ie/mna-an-ira-4/

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