Join various iCAN groups as they share their midwifery research from their localities at the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park for International Women's Day.
Join us to hear fascinating stories about midwives, nurses, handywomen, and ‘women of the knee’ who formed a vital network of healthcare providers in Ireland before modern maternity care.
This free event is suitable for adults, but booking is required. Email BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or call +353 94 90 31751 to secure your space.
Speakers include:
Therese Hicks on Midwife & Nurse Catherine Hayes Magee, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow
Margaret Kennedy on Community Nurse Bridget Rohan Tompkin, Co Tipperary
Mary O'Malley on Sr Bernadette MacNally
Bernie Doherty on Handywoman Bella Anderson, Killygordan, Co. Donegal
Helen Riddell on Nurse Mary Mullins, Bere Island, Co. Cork.
Deirdre Ruane on Community Midwife Madeline Keown for North Clare
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