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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Field Notes on Human Rights Activism from Bray
DESCRIPTION:Art by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Artists\, Writers and Visionaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a unique guided walking trail along Scotsman’s Bay\, from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and back  \n\n\nLed by Tony Daly\, of 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World\,  the seven-stop walk uses Bray as a local lens to connect Irish and  international human rights activism and invites participants to contribute their own stories. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nTony Daly\, Coordinator of Human Rights Education Organisation 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThis walking tour will introduce stories of resistance\, struggle and sites of interest across Bray connecting to the Anti-Apartheid movement in the 1980s\, campaigns for justice with a delegation of Aboriginal activists on their way to London in the late 1990s and recent stories from recent struggles such as climate action and solidarity activism.From a human rights education and community organisation based in Bray for over 20 years\, this walking tour will view events in the world and from Ireland from a local lens. This tour also invites contributions from participants to share stories they might wish to as part of building a unique experience on the day. With 7 stops this walking tour will roughly take 90 minutes and finish on the Bray Seafront. Using public paths\, crossing roads and using public spaces\, participants are welcome to join in this active walking tour.This tour will be led by Tony Daly from 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World who grew up\, worked and lived in Bray for many years.As a ‘human rights stories’ event\, this walking tour is based on exploring the role and impact of human rights agendas from the town of Bray from the past and recent events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is presented by 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World \n\n\n\n80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World is an independent education organisation working at the intersection of human rights\, global justice and public action. Through education\, research\, resources and partnerships\, we challenge unjust systems and dominant narratives\, supporting people to think critically\, act collectively and work towards a fairer\, more equal and sustainable world.  80:20 was based in Bray for more than 20 years and recently moved offices to the Liberties in Dublin. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Daly\, Coordinator of human rights education organisation 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World\, co-editor of the 8th Edition of 80:20 Development in an Unequal World and was elected to the Executive Committee member of Euromed Rights\, network of over 80 human rights organisations\, institutions and individuals based in the Euro-Mediterranean region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/walking-tour-field-notes-on-human-rights-activism-from-bray/
LOCATION:Bray Town Hall\, Main Street\, Bray\, Wicklow\, A98D2X9
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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SUMMARY:Walking Through Women’s History 1916-1923
DESCRIPTION:Art by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Artists\, Writers and Visionaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a unique guided walking trail along Scotsman’s Bay\, from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and back  \n\n\nThese are women who lived\, worked\, and resisted in Rathmines and Ranelagh during Ireland’s struggle for independence from the 1900s on – Constance (Countess) Markievicz (1868–1927)\, Dr Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955)\, Hanna Sheehy Skeffington (1877–1946)\,  and Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (1888–1955).  \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThis walking tour explores the landscape of Rathmines and Ranelagh through the lives of four revolutionary women — Constance (Countess) Markievicz (1868–1927)\, Dr Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955)\, Hanna Sheehy Skeffington (1877–1946)\, and Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (1888–1955)  — who lived\, worked\, and resisted in Rathmines and Ranelagh during Ireland’s struggle for independence from the 1900s on. \n\n\n\nBlending storytelling with site-specific reflection\, the tour visits key locations connected to these women\, revealing how homes\,  churches\, and streets became backdrops for radical action\, cultural resistance\, and feminist legacy. Participants are invited to reflect on how these women’s contributions are remembered (or erased)\, and what it means to reclaim their stories as part of Ireland’s Future Heritage. \n\n\n\nThis 60 minute guided walking tour brings to life the invisible heritage of women’s activism\, placing it within the physical and civic architecture of Dublin. It asks: What histories are we preserving? Whose voices are missing from the buildings we pass every day? In highlighting these figures\, the tour reclaims space for a more inclusive\, living heritage. The tour walks by historic homes\, churches and civic landmarks ending with a reflection on women’s representation in public memory and space. \n\n\n\nNotable women from Irish history who lived in Rathmines and Ranelagh are: \n\n\n\n\nConstance Markievicz (1868-1927) was an Irish politician\, revolutionary nationalist\, suffragette and socialist. Constance owned Surrey House on Leinster Road\, Rathmines\, which was used as a training base for Na Fianna before 1916. Constance becomes the first woman elected to the British House of Commons and first female Cabinet Minister in Europe. Her advice to young women\, ‘’leave your jewels and gold wand in the bank and buy a revolver’’.\n\n\n\nHanna Sheehy Skeffington (1877–1946) was a radical activist\, feminist\, pacifist and human rights campaigner and one of Ireland’s foremost suffragettes.\n\n\n\nDr Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955) lived and practised as a GP at  9 Belgrave Road\, Rathmines from about 1904 onwards and served as Chief Medical Officer for the Irish Citizen Army in the 1916 Rising. Dr Lynn later co-founded St Ultan’s Hospital on Charlemont Street with Madeleine ffrench Mullen  (1880–1944) who lived with Kathleen at Belgrave Road\, Rathmines.\n\n\n\nGrace Evelyn Gifford (1888-1955) was born and raised in Rathmines. She studied at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art and worked in Dublin as an illustrator and caricaturist. Grace was a supporter of Irish independence. She married Joseph Mary Plunkett\, a signatory to the 1916 proclamation in Kilmainham Gaol shortly before his execution for his role in the 1916 Rising.\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to hearing the incredible stories of these four women\, enjoy a tour of the neighbourhood touching on Rathmines and Ranelagh as told through the stories of women from the Irish Revolutionary period 1913 to 1923 who lived or frequented this historic part of Dublin. During the walking tour we will venture past historical buildings and parks including the old Rathmines Town Hall and Clock Tower and Belgrave Square Park. \n\n\n\nCoastal + Urban Guided Walks: Information for all walks and tours\n\n\n\nWe offer three guided walking trails. \n\n\n\nTwo coastal walks begin and end at theSmashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 taking participants along the seacoast from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and back. Walk One: Stories by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Changemakers  in History shares stories of Irish Human Rights Defenders in the past\, while Walk Two: Art by the Sea – Stories of Irish Artists\, Writers and Visionaries explores the lives and work of Irish artists. Both walks feature stories of people connected to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area and bring together arts\, nature and human rights\, while inviting participants to enjoy the beauty of the coastal landscape. \n\n\n\nWalk Three: Walking Through Women’s History 1916–1923 –  Guided Walk through Rathmines and Ranelagh featuring stories of Irish women in history is an urban walking trail beginning outside Swan Leisure Centre\, Rathmines Square\, 161 Rathmines Road Lower\, Dublin\, D06 E6P3\, and ending at the Holy Trinity Church\, Rathmines.  The tour explores the stories and experiences of women during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923\, highlighting their roles\, contributions and often overlooked voices in Irish history. \n\n\n\nPrices \n\n\n\nAdults Age 18+:                            15 Euro \n\n\n\nChildren Ages 4-17:                      5 Euro \n\n\n\nInfants 0-3:                                    Free \n\n\n\nOverview \n\n\n\nDuration:                                       1.15 hrs \n\n\n\nGroup Size:                                   Maximum 25 people per tour \n\n\n\nMeeting Points \n\n\n\n\nWalk One: Stories by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Changemakers in History\n\n\n\n\nBegin and end indoors at Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 \n\n\n\n\nWalk Two: Art by the Sea – Stories of Irish Artists\, Writers and Visionaries \n\n\n\n\nBegin and end indoors at Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 \n\n\n\n\nWalk Three: Walking Through Women’s History 1916–1923 –  Guided Walk through Rathmines and Ranelagh featuring stories of Irish women in history\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point:  Outside Swan Leisure Centre\, Rathmines Square\, 161 Rathmines Road Lower\, Dublin\, D06 E6P3\, and ending at the Holy Trinity Church\, Rathmines.   \n\n\n\nWhat’s included \n\n\n\n\nFully guided walking tour by experienced local guides.\n\n\n\nFascinating stories\, interesting information and fun facts\n\n\n\nStunning coastal views\n\n\n\nStories of History\, Folklore\, Changemakers and Artists\n\n\n\nInformation on Local bars and restaurants\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck-in details: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in\, we aim to depart promptly from the designated departure point.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Requirements:  We aim to tour in all weathers so please wear appropriate clothing.  Moderate fitness is required as the tour includes some small tracks and uneven footing. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. As this is an outdoor walking tour there are limited access to bathrooms.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The tour is open to all. We endeavour to make the tours wheelchair accessible. Due to the historic areas on the tour\, wheelchairs\, buggys\, and pushchairs may be limited in some places.  Moderate fitness required due to the nature walk as it includes walking and uneven ground in places. Limited bathroom access whilst on the tour. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and all associated partners and personnel accept no responsibility for any injury\, loss\, damage\, accident\, or other incident arising during or in connection with participation in any company events either indoor or outdoor including the walking trails. Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health\, safety\, clothing\, footwear\, and personal belongings. Participants should follow the guidance of tour facilitators and be aware that outdoor conditions and terrain may be uneven\, wet\, slippery\, or otherwise challenging. \n\n\n\nCancellations \n\n\n\nWhilst we aim to do the tour in all weather\, tour may be restricted or cancelled in certain weather conditions. Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24-hoursnotice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price. \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/walking-through-womens-history-1916-1923/
LOCATION:Outside Swan Leisure Centre\, Rathmines Square\, 161 Rathmines Rd Lower\, Dublin\, D06 E6P3\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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