In 18th-century Ireland, midwife Mary Donally performed the first known successful caesarean section, saving a woman's life and her child's life.
The story showcases the resilience and strength of women, like Mrs. O'Neal and the woman from Augher, who endured unimaginable hardships with courage and fortitude.
Medical cases from history, like those described, highlight the remarkable toughness of the human body, particularly women's bodies, in facing challenges and continuing to persevere.
The Land League in 19th-century Ireland campaigned for land redistribution to address economic disparities, offering lessons for modern movements.
The Land League's tactics included boycotting land agents and enforcing the 'three Fs' - free sale, fixity of tenure, and fair rent - leading to successful reform actions.
Lessons from the Land League include the importance of diverse demographics, strong leadership, funding strategies, persistence, and the organic development of movements in Ireland.
The Irish people rejected a proposal to remove explicit mention of mothers in the constitution during a recent vote.
There is a growing resistance against the push for absolute gender sameness and the erasure of women's sexed nature.
The women's movement is evolving to address new blind spots and emphasize the distinctiveness of mothers and the importance of women's lived realities.