Women of Independence

Women of Independence

Women of Independence is a filmed theatrical performance that presents the real-life experiences of four Irish women during the War of Independence through a cast of community actors.

Produced by An Táin Arts Centre in association with Upstate Theatre Project Women of Independence is Part II of the Remembrance Trilogy and the follow up to An Easter Service (2016).

This performance, from an entirely female perspective, uses the real-life testimonies of Louth Women, Deirdre Spillane, Máire Fitzpatrick, Mary Kate Harte and Marie Lea-Wilson, to explore the female experiences of the War of Independence.

Part of the Louth Decade of Centenaries Programme 2021, funded by the Commemorations Unit of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; the Arts Council of Ireland; Creative Ireland, and Create Louth.

Two screenings:

Online screening available to watch at home on Friday 3rd December at 8pm

Booking: https://antain-tickets.antain.ie/shows/873621467

Live Screening on Sunday 5th December at 8pm

Booking link https://antain-tickets.antain.ie/shows/873621472

Tickets €10 (plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket)