Women’s role in Irish history is often limited to that of mammy or martyr. Join us for an evening where we demystify the role of Irish women in Ireland’s everyday economy prior to the 21st century. Our expert panel will discuss the role of Irish women as business owners and entrepreneurs across the centuries. Guests will enjoy a taste of Smithwick’s, some delicious bites from La Rivista and live music by Monroe after the panel chat.

Leanne Harrington, Digital Archivist at the Guinness Archive
Dr Antonia Hart, writer, researcher, historian. Author of Ghost Signs of Dublin (The History Press Ireland, 2014), The Commercial Lives of Irish Women, 1850-1922: Business as Usual (LUP, 2025) and in collaboration with Arthur Edward Guinness, Guinness A Family Succession (Scala, 2025).
John Purcell (MC), Chief Executive and broadcaster at KCLR radio
Dr Christina Wade, beer historian specialising in the hidden histories of the brewing trade, especially the role of women. Author of Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland and The Devil’s in the Draught Lines: 1000 Years of Women in Britain’s Beer History