Herstory is EVERY WOMAN’S STORY
Founded in 2016, Herstory is a multi-disciplinary storytelling platform that illuminates and celebrates female role-models.
Through pioneering education and art programmes, we inspire, educate and empower our youth and nation. In turn, we spark sister movements across the world.
2024 BRIGID’S EVENTS
Join us for a wonderful celebration of Brigid and all mná! Check out the programme…
BRIGID’S DAY
Discover Herstory’s successful campaign to make Brigid’s Day Ireland’s new national holiday.
Who was Brigid?
Introducing the Goddess, Saint and Woman. Ancient heroine and modern icon.
HERSTORY ON RTÉ
The first 360° women’s storytelling project on RTÉ featuring a documentary TV series, animations, podcasts, school workshops, Nationwide special, RTÉ Culture microsite and more.
PEACE HEROINES
Our new arts education programme that tells the story of the pivotal role that women played in the Northern Ireland peace process.
MOVEMENT
An international education project exploring the fact that emigration and immigration are two sides of the same story.
ILLUMINATE
The annual international Herstory Light Show illuminates iconic landmarks in honour of women on Brigid’s Day.
SOLAS
On Brigid’s Day, Herstory journeyed into the heart of Ireland to help heal the heartbreak of the Mother And Baby Homes scandal. Iconic buildings illuminated to witness & honour all who suffered. Filmmaker Peter Martin captures this pilgrimage of light in Solas, a hauntingly beautiful film.
BLAZING A TRAIL
Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women is the first women's exhibition to tour the Irish Embassy network worldwide.
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Blazing a Trail portraits by Szabolcs Karikó
PARALLEL PEACE PROJECT
From the heart of Belfast to the heart of Jerusalem, this is a chance for students and women to share messages of hope, wisdom and peace.
“The Irish are known as the finest storytellers in the world but until now, we have only told half the story.
The time has come to tell herstory.”
Created by Herstory, gifted to the World.