Podcast appearances and mentions of margaret ward

Using new archival sources and information from some of the relatives of these forgotten activists, in her new book Rebel Women, Margaret Ward gives us a compelling account of the courageous contributions of over fifty women who were members of Cumann na mBan, or who were attached to the IRA between 1914 and 1924 in County Antrim. The book focuses on members of the Belfast branches and of branches in the isolated communities of the Glens of Antrim. Throughout this period of conflict and partition, women played an essential role in the republican movement. Not only did they organise arms dumps, shelter men on the run, hide money and documents, provide weaponry for operations, care for the wounded and organise effective communication systems, they also paid the price in terms of raids and imprisonment.Welcome to Episode 43 of the Historical Belfast Podcast where it is 5 years (almost to the day) since Episode 1, way back in April 2020. In this new Episode I am joined by Dr Margaret Ward to discuss matters arising from her new book. I was really delighted to get Margaret onto the podcast and I began by asking her to give me a sense of Cumann na mBan particularly in Belfast and what set them apart from the rest of the island.Rebel Women available from Beyond The Pale at the following link: Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim — beyond the pale books – books on Irish society and politicsSend us a textSupport the show

Dr Margaret Ward joins Myles to talk about the untold story of republican women in the north.

The Women Who Risked It All. They defied the law. They risked everything. And they paid with their lives.   On 27th February 1601, Anne Line was executed for harbouring a Catholic priest. But she wasn't the only one to suffer in this way. Margaret Clitherow and Margaret Ward were also condemned for protecting outlawed priests in Elizabethan England.   In a time when attending Catholic Mass could land you in prison, and sheltering a priest meant a death sentence, these three women stood firm. Their punishment? Torture, brutal executions, and posthumous sainthood.   But what drove them to risk everything? Why was harbouring a priest seen as treason? And how did their defiance shape history?   Join me as we uncover the powerful and tragic stories of three women who stood against persecution—and paid the ultimate price.   Could you have done what they did for your beliefs? Listen now to discover their incredible story.   #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #CatholicMartyrs #AnneLine #MargaretClitherow #MargaretWard #40Martyrs #ReligiousPersecution #TudorEngland  

In this episode of Mentioned in Dispatches, Dr Margaret Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen's University Belfast, talks about her latest book Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, 1914–1924. In the interview, Dr Ward explores the remarkable contributions of Northern Irish women to the republican movement during one of Ireland's most turbulent periods. Highlighting the pivotal role of Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, she discusses the challenges these women faced, their resilience in a male-dominated political landscape and the lasting impact of their activism on Irish history. Her book is published by Beyond the Pale.

Focus in the U.S. presidential race shifts from issues like Trump and Harris's debates on character to the topic of gender. Joining the discussion are Marion McKeone, U.S. Correspondent for the Sunday Business Post, and leadership expert Margaret Ward.

John 7:51. | Margaret Ward, Maraget Clitherow, and Anne Line August 2024 meditations are written and recorded by Chrys Meador.   Forward Day by Day is published and produced by Forward Movement. Explore our other podcasts, books, and blogs at forwardmovement.org

1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (We preach a crucified Christ, the power and wisdom of God) 2 Chronicles 24:18-22 (‘You have deserted the Lord: now he deserts you')

Sober travel can feel like you're running through a gauntlet of offers and opportunities to drink. From airport bars to business dinners to all inclusive cocktails, alcohol seems to be everywhere when you are trying to not drink. But I'm going to set you up for success so you'll be able to enjoy and appreciate sober travel (even if every trip you've taken since college has featured cocktails on the beach, wine tasting tours and boozy pubs). With these 10 tips you'll be able to navigate your next business trip and sober vacation like a pro! I asked Margaret Ward, who has led alcohol-free trips for women in Greece, Croatia, Norway, Italy and Portugal to join me to share our tips and strategies that will help you plan and enjoy sober vacations, survive airports, business trips and visits with the in-laws without diving into a bottle of wine.  4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Tudor Dynasty was notorious for creating religious tension across England as they swayed between Protestantism and Catholicism, depending on who wore the crown. With Elizabeth I on the throne, Catholics were forced to practice their beliefs in hiding. Margaret Ward was empathetic towards the Catholic priests being imprisoned and went so far as to help one of them escape. Known as the 'Pearl of Tyburn', she paid the highest price for another man's freedom.Support the show

The long war between Anglican England and the Roman Catholic faithful cost many lives on both sides.

The Community of St Gregory the Great sing the Gregorian Chant Mass for the Memoria of SS Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line and Margaret Ward. Recorded live at Southgate House on 30 August 2023,

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 ·(We slaved night and day so as not to be a burden on any one of you) 2 Maccabees 6:18,21,24-31 · (I am glad to suffer because of the awe which he inspires in me)

Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol? Today I'm joined by Margaret Ward to get her 10 expert tips on traveling alcohol-free and explore why this may be something you'd want to consider trying yourself! After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel – so much so that she started Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (AFAR), where she helps women rediscover and challenge themselves by embracing travel without alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or just interested in a different travel experience, Margaret's tips are valuable in many situations. In addition to Margaret's advice, we have a deeper conversation about living in an alcohol-centric society. You'll learn about some of the benefits of the sober-curious movement and sober travel, why committing is sometimes easier than moderating, how to avoid decision fatigue while traveling, and plenty more. Are you considering going alcohol-free on your next trip? If you already travel without alcohol, what do you enjoy the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune In To Learn: Why Margaret decided to change her lifestyle and how the sober-curious movement allows you to experiment with alcohol-free living  How traveling with the intention of eliminating alcohol can add another layer of transformation and self-exploration to travel The problem with alcohol culture in Western society How to best prepare before your trip and why having the right mindset is so important  The advantages of sober travel and five easy things you can do to help your trip run smoothly  Why building identity-based habits can help you embrace a new lifestyle or culture My experience with alcohol-free living and why committing 99% is so much harder than 100% And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor - US Bank Learn more about Margaret and AFAR Connect with Margaret on Instagram and Facebook Join Margaret's Facebook group, Teetotaling Travelers Check out the books, Quit Drinking Without Willpower, This Naked Mind, Quit Like a Woman Want More? From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt The Call Of Adventure with Brendan Leonard Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling w/ Kirsten Pontius Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 16 in Season 2! Today we welcome guest Margaret Ward! Have you started your sober journey? Do you hesitate to travel because you're afraid you may not know how, sober? Come listen to Margaret's story and how she turned her sobriety and recovery into a sober travel business!

The Graffiti House is owned by the Brandy Station Foundation and served as a hospital during the Civil War. Soldiers left behind their marks on the walls of the second floor, which is the inspiration behind the house's name. These soldiers may have left behind their spirits as well, not only because some of them were injured and died, but because the Battle of Brandy Station took place here. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Graffiti House. The Moment in Oddity features Cave Homes and This Month in History features the birth of Arabella Mansfield. Our location was suggested by Margaret Ward and Mike Streibel. Our sponsor this episode is StoryWorth. Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/historygoesbump Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/05/hgb-ep-488-graffiti-house.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project: Music: Stoneworld Battle by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4420-stoneworld-battle License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Travelling as a person in recovery takes a little extra thought and care. Let's talk about the perks of travelling alcohol-free, and share a few precautions.  We hear expert tips and insights from Margaret Ward of Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (A.F.A.R.), and revisit her interview on The Bubble Hour in Season 8. Follow A.F.A.R on Facebook Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee See all books by Jean McCarthy: www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com (please note that some links may be affiliate referrals that afford a small commission to this podcast at no additional cost to purchasers)

Are you ready to have an amazing sober vacation? Here are the 10 tips you need to do to plan your next alcohol-free trip and enjoy sober travel, even if you've never done it before.  I know it's possible that every trip you've taken since college has featured cocktails on the beach, wine tasting tours or boozy pubs, but I promise you that you're going to love sober travel.  I asked Margaret Ward, owner of Alcohol Free Adventure Retreats, an alcohol free travel company for women to join me to share our tips and strategies that will help you plan and enjoy sober vacations, survive airports, business trips and visits with the in-laws without diving into a bottle of wine.  For full shownotes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/150 Ready to drink less + live more? Get my step-by-step sober coaching framework in The Sobriety Starter Kit.  It's my signature sober coaching course, designed for busy women. The Sobriety Starter Kit will give you a new approach and help you change your relationship with alcohol in a positive and empowering way. To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab my Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

Do you ever wonder if the fun stops once you remove alcohol? Think that travel will be a bore? That there can't possibly be other women out there that would consider adventuring with one another completely alcohol-free? Think again, sister! Today's guest is my new, amazing, beautiful friend, Margaret Ward. Margaret is here to share her story and talk about her incredible business that was born out of her sobriety, A.F.A.R., which stands for Alcohol Free Adventure Retreats. Not only are you going to love our chat, but you're gonna want to locate your suitcase and passport stat. Margaret is an amazing example of someone who is thriving in sobriety and can absolutely, positively confirm, that life gets even better and more adventurous after you kick alcohol to the curb. Connect with Margaret: https://afadventureretreats.comSupport the showJoin our Free Community: Decidedly Dry (Private) Community FB GroupVisit our WebsiteEmail Us: decidedlydry@gmail.com--> FREE Planning Worksheet: Click Here

It is nearly 40 years since Margaret Ward's pioneering Unmanageable Revolutionaries: Women and Irish Nationalism, 1880-1980 (1983) first appeared. How has women's history, and history written by women, fared in the meantime, particularly in this ‘decade of centenaries'? Join History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, in discussion with Síobhra Aiken, Leeann Lane, Sarah-Anne Buckley and Margaret Ward. The Hedge School series of podcasts is produced by History Ireland and the Wordwell Group. For more information or to subscribe, visit historyireland.com

Another British PM closer to UnityLiz Truss is now the leader of the Conservative Party and British Prime Minister.  No real surprise there. She is the fourth leader of the Tories in six years. And as each has tried and failed to reshape Britain to a post Brexit world Tory government policy – especially under Johnson - has shifted further and further to the right. ON DANGEROUS GROUND.This is not a book review. It is a book recommendation. On Dangerous Ground is a memoir by Máire Comerford, edited by Hilary Dully, with an introduction by Margaret Ward.THE CHIEFTAINS WALK.The Chieftains Walk will be on Sunday 18th September at 1pm in Derry. It is in memory of Martin McGuinness. So why not join us and Martin's family. The walk is organised by The Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation. The foundation was established in September 2019, two years after Martin's death.

The Community of St Gregory the Great sing the plainchant Mass for the Memoria of Saints Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line and Margaret Ward. Recorded live at Southgate House on 30 August 2022.

Wisdom 3:1-9 (The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God) 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 (The Spirit reaches even the depths of God)

So said Michael Collins, yet despite his central role in the development of the Irish nationalism from which the Irish State would emerge, Arthur Griffith has had to settle for a side-line role in the national historical memory. How fair or accurate are accusations of anti-Semitism, misogyny or ‘selling the pass' at the Treaty negotiations? How stands his reputation today a century on from his untimely death, aged 51, on 12 August 1922? To address these and related questions listen to History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, in discussion with Frank Barry, Brian Hanley, Colum Kenny and Margaret Ward. The Hedge School series of podcasts is produced by History Ireland and the Wordwell Group. For more information or to subscribe, visit historyireland.com This podcast is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 Initiative.

Exam anxieties, audience protests, overheard conversations and Maeve Binchy's writing advice, and fearless Dervla Murphy remembered, with Margaret Ward, Rachael Hegarty, Ian Sherry, Bernard Farrell, John Toal and Pádraig Ó Macháin

Exam anxieties, audience protests, overheard conversations and Maeve Binchy's writing advice, and fearless Dervla Murphy remembered, with Margaret Ward, Rachael Hegarty, Ian Sherry, Bernard Farrell, John Toal and Pádraig Ó Macháin

(Recorded @ Phizzfest [Phibsborough Community Arts Festival], Sun 15 May 2022, Glasnevin Cemetery Museum) Given their activism in the revolutionary period, now widely acknowledged by historians, why were Irish women and their organizations on the margins of deliberations on the Treaty? Why were Irish women under 30 denied the vote in the June 1922 general election? To what extent were they the victims of gendered violence (by either side) during the Civil War? Join History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, in discussion with Síobhra Aiken, Leeann Lane, Mary McAuliffe and Margaret Ward. The Hedge School series of podcasts is produced by History Ireland and the Wordwell Group. For more information or to subscribe, visit historyireland.com This podcast is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 Initiative. Image: Kate O'Callaghan (left) and Mary McSwiney (centre) on their way to the Treaty debates in Earlsfort Terrace. Both TDs made passionate speeches against acceptance of the Treaty. (NLI)

Rachael English, Cormac O'Keeffe and Margaret Ward discuss the challenges and opportunities for journalists in writing fiction. Recorded live at Spring 2022 Freelance Forum on 11 April 2022 at Grangegorman TUD. Rachael English is an Irish broadcaster and writer. Known for presenting Five Seven Live for six years, she has also presented other radio shows, such as RTÉ News at One, Today with Pat Kenny, The Marian Finucane Show and The Late Debate as well as a permanent presenter of Morning Ireland and Saturday View. She is the author of six novels, most recently The Letter Home. Cormac O'Keeffe is the security correspondent with the Irish Examiner. His debut crime fiction novel 'Black Water' was published in April 2018. Margaret Ward is a freelance journalist and researcher with a particular interest in the environment and international affairs. She worked for RTÉ for 18 years as a reporter, producer, and foreign editor. She has reported from more than 35 countries including Rwanda, Sudan, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Russia, North Korea and Libya, and spent three years based in Beijing. She has also contributed to The Irish Times, The Sunday Telegraph, India Today, the BBC's “From our Own Correspondent” and CBC in Canada. She has most recently been a special advisor to the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.

Margaret Ward joins the Nature Untold Podcast as a recovery coach, sober woman, runner, mom, lawyer, and much more. She also now owns her own company that helps women in recovery get out, travel, run, and find community together. During our conversation, we chat about: Knowing yourself The recovery before the sobriety What types of things she does in recovery to further her growth Her passion for creating community and much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Book: Quit Like A Woman Book: Drinking: A Love Story Book: The Good House Catch up with Margaret: Instagram Facebook Group Website Thank you, as always, for listening to this episode. Please follow along on the show's Instagram, our private Facebook group, or wherever you'd like.

Dr Margaret Ward and Lucy Keaveney join Myles to talk about Anna Parnell, the founder of the Ladies Land League, and her extraordinary life and legacy.

The Monks of Downside Abbey sing the plainchant Mass for the Memoria of SS Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line and Margaret Ward. Recorded live at Downside Abbey on 30 August 2021.

According to British Prime Minister David Lloyd George Irish nationalists were ‘natural propagandists'. How accurate was this description? How did they breach what Arthur Griffith called the ‘paper wall' of British news coverage? How important was the new medium of film? And what was the role of women as both the disseminators and objects of propaganda? To address these and other questions tune in to History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, in discussion with Ciara Chambers, Darragh Gannon, Maurice Walsh and Margaret Ward. The Hedge School series of podcasts is produced by History Ireland and the Wordwell Group. For more information or to subscribe, visit historyireland.com This podcast is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 Initiative. Image attached. Caption: Irish-American women protest in Washington DC, 1920.

Today on Inspired by HERstory is Margaret Ward. Margaret is a mother of 4, a multiple marathon finisher, a retired Chardonnay drinker, a life and sobriety coach, former lawyer and owner of recovery run adventures. She’s been featured in Trail Runner Magazine and her main passions, besides her kids, is finding adventure through traveling and running around the world. During the episode, Margaret talks more about: Her journey with alcohol and how she decided to give it up How her love of running and traveling created her business Recovery Run Adventures And how giving up drinking helped her connect more with herself FOLLOW HER JOURNEY: Website: www.recoveryrunadventures.com Instagram: @recoveryrunadventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaret.ward.921 FOLLOW MY JOURNEY: Instagram Brand Photography: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyncassocreations/ Travel Photography: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyncasso/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbyherstory/ Website https://www.kaitlyncasso.com/ How to Create a Podcast Course: https://kaitlyncasso.podia.com/how-to-create-a-podcast-course --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaitlyn-casso/support

Historian Dr Margaret Ward talks to Barry Sheppard about how the female suffrage movement reacted to the Home Rule question and the First World War.

As violence increases in Belfast, women are becoming more politicised. Lady Abercorn visits the city to rally members of the Ulster Women's Unionist Council. Meanwhile the IRA requests the formation of a Belfast branch of Cumann na mBan (League of Women) whose members help gather intelligence and move weapons. And in 33 Carnan Street, off the Shankill Road, Maria Kirkpatrick raises her six children amid riots and protests. Sociologist Claire Mitchell and historian Margaret Ward look at the role of women in these volatile times.

Developing a running practice can jumpstart your recovery.   Running is a layer of support that helps you set goals, boost confidence, and fill your time with a healthy alternative when all you want to do is pour yourself a drink.    My guest today is Margaret Ward. Margaret is a mother of 4, a multiple marathon finisher, a retired chardonnay drinker, a life and sobriety coach and a former lawyer.    She's been featured in Trail Runner Magazine and her main passions, beside her kids, is finding adventure through traveling and running around the world.    Margaret's Recovery Run Adventures offers alcohol-free adventures to destination races in Iceland, Norway and Italy and more.    In this episode we discuss, The struggles of motherhood that can drive women to drink as a way to cope with stress and anxiety The mental and physical benefits of running that will help you heal How developing a small, consistent running practice can ease early sobriety How running can help you build up small wins and boost your confidence  The way in which running helps you become more in tune with your body Fun and exciting running adventures around the world in Iceland, Norway and Italy   10 Ways Running Can Jumpstart Your Recovery   Running requires little financial commitment and you can jump in at any time. Just grab your running shoes and head out the door.   Helps control your cravings, especially in early sobriety. When you run, your brain releases endorphins. Endorphins is a chemical released by your brain that triggers positive emotions. This is also known as the runners high. Running decreases stress and anxiety. In early sobriety, your stress and anxiety levels can increase. Running increases your heart rate which in turn changes your brain chemistry. Your brain releases an anti-anxiety neurotransmitter such as GABA. Moving your body allows you to practice mindfulness. When you run, you connect with your breathing and get into a state of flow. Running is a form of moving meditation.  Allows you to set goals and see immediate results. Setting running goals builds confidence and it gives you something to celebrate once that goal is accomplished. Start small and commit. Provides structure to your day which is an important tool to have during early sobriety.  Counteracts Boredom. Running is a natural way to release energy. Releasing build up energy helps regulate your nervous system, control anger, and will physically tire you out which will help you sleep at night. When you start running, you open yourself up to a whole new world. A community of women who will cheer you on and hold you accountable. Joining a local running group helps you establish connections with other women. Running provides you a great reason to stop drinking. You're getting your body healthy. You are giving yourself a great tool to jumpstart your sobriety. Shownotes: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/32   Links and resources mentioned Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John Ratey Born to Run by Christopher McDougall   Connect with Margaret Ward   Find out more about Margaret's life and sobriety coaching and her travel + running trips at  https://recoveryrunadventures.com/coaching/   You can also get Margaret's free guide, 5 Steps to Jumpstart Your Running and Recovery, at  https://recoveryrunadventures.com/coaching.    Read Margaret Ward's feature in Trail Runner Magazine.   Follow Margaret on Facebook at Recovery Run Adventures   Connect with Margaret on Instagram @recoveryrunadventures     Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson   Grab your  Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking   Get support during the holiday season from women who are on the alcohol-free path with the guide on How to find and join my Favorite Private Sober Facebook groups   Website: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Instagram: Casey @ Hello Someday Coaching (@caseymdavidson)

How many people can lay claim to playing a key role in three different 20th century protest movements across the world, each of which largely succeeded in their aims? Margaret ‘Gretta' Cousins, the daughter of a minor court official from Boyle in Ireland and a musician by profession certainly can. The common thread in all of these battles for this driven, feisty activist was the demand for equality for women: Gretta Cousins spent time in jails in Ireland, England and India for her beliefs and remained a catalyst for change throughout her life. As a suffragette she was involved in high-profile direct action in London and Dublin, while in India she not only contributed to the improvement of women's lives but also became the country's first female magistrate. Rajan Datar is joined by historians Dr. Margaret Ward from Queen's University in Belfast, Dr. Jyoti Atwal from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and University of Limerick and Dr. Emily Rook-Koepsel from the University of Pittsburgh. (Photo: Margaret Cousins, c.1931)

In episode 9 of Fifteen In Quarantine, Charlotte is joined by her mom, dad, and sisters to talk about celebrating holidays in quarantine.

@ Mechanics Institute, Galway (in association with the ICTU & the Irish Centre for the Histories of Labour and Class, NUI Galway) recorded at 8pm on Friday 8 Nov 2019 James Connolly, executed for his part in the 1916 Rising, famously asserted that ‘The cause of Labour is the cause of Ireland; the cause of Ireland is the cause of Labour'. But how did this pan out in the subsequent War of Independence? Members of the trade union movement, the largest civil society organisation in Ireland at the time, were involved in a range of activities, from cultural resistance and industrial action to civil disobedience, and served in Dáil Courts and local authorities as well as in the armed struggle. Yet Labour was left in a relatively weak position in the politics of the consequent Irish Free State. To discuss this conundrum and related matters, History Ireland editor Tommy Graham was joined for a lively discussion by Emmet O'Connor, Margaret Ward and Brian Hanley. Also supported by the Commemorations Unit of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Freelance journalist/podcast producer Ciara O'Connor Walsh, freelance journalist Naomi O'Leary and comedian Alan Maguire, talk about podcasting at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, followed by Q&A. Session chaired by freelance journalist Margaret Ward.

History Ireland Hedge school at the Anonymous Was A Woman exhibition launch @ Linen Hall Library, Belfast Friday 12 April 2019 The exhibition makes use of the Linen Hall Library's extensive collections and archives to highlight the historical advancements for women across education, employment and politics. The launch was  followed by a special History Ireland Hedge School, A century of Women, chaired by editor, Tommy Graham, with Myrtle Hill and Margaret Ward (authors and advisors of the online exhibition, along with Lydia Walker, www.acenturyofwomen.com), Donal Fallon (Come Here To Me), Baroness May Blood (Women's Coalition founder). Supported by the Commemorations Unit of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Margaret Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen's University, Belfast. The Second lecture in our series 'Sisters', celebrating sisterhood and specifically the lives and achievements of five families of sisters who made their mark on Irish life. Location: Academy House Date: Wednesday 27 March, 2019 Speaker: Dr Margaret Ward is Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen's University, Belfast. Amongst her many publications are Unmanageable Revolutionaries: women and Irish Nationalism (1983), biographies of Maud Gonne and Hanna Sheehy Skeffington and edited works (with Louise Ryan), Irish Women and the Vote: Becoming Citizens and Irish Women and Nationalism. Her latest book is Hanna Sheehy Skeffington: suffragette and Sinn Feiner, her memoirs and political writings, UCD Press, 2017. Her updated biography Fearless Woman: Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, Feminism and the Irish Revolution is forthcoming UCD Press, 2019. Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared this content responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors' own and not those of the Royal Irish Academy.

Dame Glenys Stacey is stepping down as HM Chief Inspector of Probation for England and Wales at the end of May. In her last annual report she was deeply critical of the Probation services saying that privatising offender management was "irredeemably flawed". She looks back at nearly forty years in public service.Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition which can lead to severe depression, anxiety and personality change, leaving sufferers feeling suicidal and desperate every month. It is sometimes mis-diagnosed as mental ill health and is estimated to affect 5% of menstruating women. Paula Briggs, a consultant in Reproductive and Sexual health is leading a study looking a new treatments for PMDD.Fifty years ago today (17th April)) a 21-year-old woman from Northern Ireland, Bernadette Devlin, became Britain's youngest ever female MP and the third youngest MP ever when she was elected to Westminster in a by-election in the Mid-Ulster constituency. Historian, Dr Margaret Ward explains why her election was a seismic event at the time.Top Girls, the iconic feminist play by Caryl Churchill is currently on stage at the National Theatre in London. Three actors from the cast join Jenni to discuss why the play made such an impact when it was first performed in 1982 and how relevant it is today.Presenter: Jenni Murray Interviewed guest: Dame Glenys Stacey Interviewed guest: Dr Paula Briggs Interviewed guest: Katherine Kingsley Interviewed guest: Lucy Black Interviewed guest: Liv Hill Producer: Lucinda Montefiore

The Antitrust Law Spring Meeting is one of the biggest ABA gatherings of lawyers in the United States. In it, attorneys can get a wide variety of programs to satisfy their mandatory and ethics CLEs. Among the many presenters and speakers are 4 star generals, Justice Department officials, FTC commissioners, state enforcers, plaintiff and defense counsel, and in-house counsel of America’s largest corporations. In this Special Report, host Adam Biegel talks with Antitrust Law Spring Meeting co-chairs Paul Friedman and Margaret Ward. Together, they discuss the attendance of antitrust professionals and enforcers from all over the world, how the meeting is planned, and what the numerous sessions have to offer attorneys at all stages of their careers. Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., Antitrust Team where he represents clients in antitrust and litigation matters before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state attorneys general. Paul H. Friedman is the managing partner of the Dechert, LLP’s Washington, D.C. office where he represents parties in merger and non-merger investigations and in antitrust litigation. Mr. Friedman regularly serves as lead counsel in multi-defendant class and non-class action matters in federal and state courts as well as in domestic and foreign arbitral tribunals. Margaret A. Ward is partner at Jones Day where she practices exclusively in antitrust law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, counseling, compliance programs, and non-merger government investigations. Prior to that, she worked on antitrust matters at the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

This is a practical case-study in small business branding, where Gerard Tannam of Islandbridge talks with me and Margaret Ward of corporate writing and editing specialists Clear Ink. In the interview we discuss the process involved in branding the Clear Ink company and also the nature of the work that Clear Ink do with their corporate clients.