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From the GPO to the Stage – The People of 1916 Return to O’Connell Street
Pictured outside Dublin’s GPO are Siobhán Phelan from Mallow, Co. Cork, originally from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, who portrays Countess Markievicz; Daragh Roddy from Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth, who portrays Joseph Mary Plunkett; and Jade Ryan from Castletroy, Limerick, now living in Newport, Co. Tipperary, who portrays Grace Gifford in Mná na hÉireann.
Standing at one of the most significant locations of the 1916 Easter Rising, the cast prepare to bring the stories of the revolutionary period to life just metres away at the Ambassador Theatre. Combining traditional Irish dance with contemporary theatrical storytelling, music, song and spoken word, Mná na hÉireann explores the lives and contributions of women during the defining years from 1912 to 1918.
Mná na hÉireann runs at the Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 October 2026. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. www.mnanaheireanntheshow.ie
A New Generation puts the Women of Irish History Centre Stage
Pictured centre is Enya Higgins from Mullahoran, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan, who portrays Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell, alongside fellow cast members from Mná na hÉireann Cara Flannagan Walsh from Santry, Dublin (left), who portrays Dr Kathleen Lynn and Michaela McBride O’Donoghue from Knocknacarra, Galway, who portrays Julia Grenan (right) as they prepare for the production’s October run at Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre.
Combining traditional Irish dance with contemporary theatrical storytelling, music, song and spoken word, Mná na hÉireann explores the stories of women who played pivotal roles during the revolutionary period from 1912 to 1918 and seeks to bring their courage, friendships, sacrifice and contribution to life for a new generation.
Mná na hÉireann runs at the Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 October 2026.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. www.mnanaheireanntheshow.ie
Ireland’s Revolutionary Generation Takes Centre Stage at the Ambassador Pictured are Zoe Talbot from Swords, Co. Dublin, who portrays Winifred Carney; Jade Ryan from Castletroy, Limerick, now living in Newport, Co. Tipperary, who portrays Grace Gifford; Daragh Roddy from Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth, who portrays Joseph Mary Plunkett; and Michaela McBride O’Donoghue from Knocknacarra, Galway, who portrays Julia Grenan in Mná na hÉireann. The new Irish dance theatre production brings some of the remarkable figures of Ireland’s revolutionary period to life through traditional Irish dance, contemporary theatrical storytelling, music, song and spoken word, examining the lives, friendships, courage, loss and contributions of women during the defining years from 1912 to 1918. Mná na hÉireann runs at the Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 October 2026. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. mnanaheireanntheshow.ie For further information, imagery or to speak with any of the cast members, creative team or to attend a performance to review please contact Ann-Marie Sheehan, Aspire PR & Marketing, T: +353 87 2985569 E: annmarie@aspire-pr.com
Ireland’s Revolutionary Generation Takes Centre Stage at the Ambassador
Siobhán Phelan from Mallow, Co. Cork who portrays Countess Markievicz is pictured with fellow cast members Zoe Talbot from Dublin, who portrays Winifred Carney; Enya Higgins from Cavan, who portrays Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell; Jade Ryan from Limerick, who portrays Grace Gifford; Daragh Roddy from Dundalk, who portrays Joseph Mary Plunkett; Michaela McBride O’Donoghue from Galway, who portrays Julia Grenan in Mná na hÉireann and Cara Flannagan Walsh from Dublin.