Irish Women's Suffrage Movement

The Irish Women's Suffrage Movement was part of the broader fight for women's right to vote, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Irish women, like their counterparts elsewhere, organized protests, formed associations, and campaigned to gain political equality. The movement intersected with Ireland's national independence efforts, complicating their goals. Key figures included Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington and Margaret Skinnider. Although women gained limited voting rights in Ireland in 1918, full electoral equality was achieved gradually, with women nationwide gaining equal voting rights in 1922. The movement was vital in advancing gender equality within Irish society.