Women of the Roll
Several hundred women took part in the 1916 Rising, fighting alongside their male comrades, carrying dispatches and providing medical care. Most belonged to organisations such as Inghinidhe na hÉireann, Cumann na mBan and the Irish Citizen Army. This enabled women to play their role in the struggle for Irish independence.
While many more women participated in the Rising itself, only 157 signatures are recorded in the Roll.
It is believed that this is a photo of sixty of the Cumann na nGaedheal, Cumann na mBan and Irish Citizen Army women who were in the Easter Rising as part
of the General Post Office, Jacob's Mill, Marrowbone Lane , South Dublin Union and College of Surgeons garrisons. Many were held
in Kilmainham and Mountjoy prisons. A meeting of the Irish National Aid Association, 'Volunteer Dependents' Fund was held
in Mr. and Mrs. Ely O'Carroll's house in Peter's Place, Dublin in the summer of 1916 and this photo was taken in their garden.
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Back Row: |
3rd Row: |
4th Row: |
(2.3) Mary Joe Walsh |
| (L1) A.Tobin |
(6.1) M. Kely |
(3.1) May Moore |
(4.1) Nora Thornton |
(2.4) Mary Lawless |
| (L2) Aoife Taafe |
(6.2) Brigid Brady |
(3.2) Kathleen Lane |
(4.2) Rose Mulally |
(2.5) Jenny Miller |
| (L3) Marcella Cosgrave |
(6.3) Jeannie Shanahan |
(3.3) Sarah Kealy |
(4.3) Sheila O'Hanlon |
(2.6) Eileen Milner |
| (L4) Mrs Kathleen Murphy |
(6.4) Mrs Kathleen Barrett |
(3.4) Gertie Colley |
(4.4) Maria Quigley |
(2.7) K. Kennedy |
| (L5) Lucy Agnes Smyth |
(6.5) Rosie Hackett |
(3.5) Mary O'Hanrahan |
(4.5) Margaret O'Flaherty |
(2.8) May Byrne |
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(6.6) Margaret Ryan |
(3.6) Amee Wisley |
(4.6) Josie McGowan |
(2.9) Unknown |
| (R1) Martha Kelly |
(6.7) Brigid Davis |
(3.7) Brigdet Murtagh |
(4.7) Eileen Cooney |
(2.10) Annie Cooney |
| (R2) Maire Nic Shiubhlaigh |
(6.8) Chris Caffrey |
(3.8) Cilla (S) Quigley |
(4.8) Josie O'Keeffe |
Front Row: |
| (R3) Lilly O'Brennan |
(6.9) Patricia Hoey |
(3.9) Julia Grennan |
2nd Row: |
(1.1) Madeline ffrench-Mullen |
| (R4) Elizabeth O'Farrell |
5th Row |
(3.10) Statia Twomey |
(2.1) Rose McNamara |
(1.2) Miss Brigid Foley |
| (R5) Nora O'Daly |
(5.1) Brigid Foley |
(3.11) B. Walsh |
(2.2) Kathleen Kenny |
(1.3) Dr Kathleen Lynn |
| (R6) Mary Murray |
(5.2) Nora Foley |
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(5.3) Pauline Morecambe |
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(5.4) Dolly (O’)Sullivan |
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(5.5) M. Elliott |
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5.6) Mary (Mollie) (O’)Sullivan |
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(5.7) Tilley Simpson |
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(5.8) Mrs.Catherine(Cathleen) Treston |
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Adrien. Mary
Mary Adrien was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the week of the Rising. Adrien carried dispatches throughout the Rising from the GPO to Thomas Ashe. After the Rising, Adrien continued working for Cumann na mBan and participated in the War of Independence.
Allen. Mary
No information currently available.
Barrett. Kathleen. Mrs
Section Commander in the Irish Citizen Army and member of Cumann na mBan. Barrett served in City Hall during the Rising and was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after. Kathleen was the sister of ICA members Sean, George, and Joseph William Connolly. She claims to have remained active in the years after the Rising, working as a letter courier during the War for Independence and Civil War until her second arrest in 1923.
Blackburn. Kathleen
Blackburn was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Father Matthew Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, she helped with first-aid work. Blackburn was briefly arrested on the Friday of Easter week and released that Saturday. After the Rising, Blackburn continued working with Cumann na mBan, gathering funds for the dependents of prisoners. She also was active during the War of Independence and the Civil War. Blackburn was against the Treaty, and was arrested in 1923.
Brady. Brigid
Brady joined the Irish Citizen Army in 1913 to work in Liberty Hall. She then served in City Hall during the Rising and was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, Brady completed first aid work and cooking; she also aided in the collection of metal items for bomb making. After the Rising, Brady ceased working in the ICA and did not participate in the War for Independence or the Civil War.
Byrne. Catherine
Byrne was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Byrne carried dispatches and completed first aid. Byrne was not arrested after the Rising, and went on to continue working for Cumann na mBan. Byrne was active after the Rising throughout the War for Independence. During the War of Independence, Byrne offered first aid work, and had her house open as a safe house and meeting point for the IRA.
Byrne. Kate
Byrne was a member of Cumann na mBan who served at Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. MAYBE-denied pension
Byrne. Mary
Member of Cumann na mBan since 1915.Byrne carried ammunition and weapons from Volunteer houses to the barricades throughout Easter Week. She also aided in cooking for the garrison. Byrne remained active in the Nationalist movement until 1918.
Carron. May
Carron was a member of Cumann na mBan during the Rising and served in the Four Courts garrison. Carron delivered dispatches and completed first-aid during the Rising. After the Rising, Carron was arrested and imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Carron remained active in the nationalist movement after the Rising, and was involved in the National Aid Association. Carron also participated in the War of Independence as a nurse.
Cavanagh. Maeve
MacDowell was a member of the Irish Citizen's Army who served in Liberty Hall during the Rising. Before the Rising, MacDowell was very active in the socialist movement as well as the Gaelic League. She also wrote for the Worker's Republic. During the Rising, MacDowell carried dispatches, including a dispatch from James Connolly to Sean Matthews in Waterford. MacDowell's brother, Ernest, was shot and killed during the Rising. MacDowell remained active in the nationalist movement until 1923.
Coleton. Elizabeth
Murnane was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Skippers Alley during the Rising. Murnane contributed to the cooking and first aid work completed by Cumann na mBan during the Rising. In 1919, Murnane discontinued her work with Cumann na mBan.
Conroy. Eileen
Conroy was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served at St. Stephen's Green during the Rising.
Cooney Harbourne. Eileen
Cooney was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. Afterwards, Cooney was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Cooney was the sister of Annie and Lillie, who also served during the Rising. Cooney remained active in Cumann na mBan in the years after the Rising. She provided medical assistance to the wounded during the fighting in the Civil War in Dublin city during July 1923. Cooney would oppose the Treaty.
Cooney O'Brien. Annie
Cooney was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. After the Rising, she was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Cooney's sisters, Eileen and Lillie, also served in the Rising. Cooney remained active in Cumann na mBan in the years after the Rising, running ammunition, arms, and dispatches. The Cooney household became a popular hideout for men on the run during and after the Rising, resulting in their home undergoing countless raids. Cooney was arrested and impriso
Cooney. Lillie
Cooney was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane alongside her sisters Annie and Eileen. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Cooney worked as a nurse during the Rising. She remained active in Cumann na mBan in the years after the Rising, collecting National Aid Association funding as well as carrying ammunition, weapons, and dispatches. Cooney also completed intelligence work for the IRA, and opposed the Treaty.
Costigan. Nellie
Ennis was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Four Courts during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, Ennis worked as a nurse and carried dispatches from garrison to garrison. Ennis claims that after the Rising, she remained active gathering funds for the Irish National Aid Association; a group that helped to support the dependents of those imprisoned or dead for the nationalist cause.
Daly. Laura
O'Sullivan was one of the founders of Cumann na mBan in Limerick. O'Sullivan was the sister of executed Rising leader Ned Daly, as well as Cumann na mBan women Madge, Kathleen, Agnes, Nora and Caroline. She was also sister-in-law to Tom Clarke.
Daly. Nora
No information currently available.
de Barra. Leslie
Mrs Tom Barry, also known as Leslie Mary Price, was a member of Cumann na mBan. During the Rising, Barry delivered dispatches from the GPO around Dublin. She was arrested on the Friday of that week, and released on the same day. Following the Rising, Barry continued to work with Cumann na mBan on an executive level, and later was active during the War of Independence.
de Burca. Aoife
De Burca helped with First Aid in the Hibernian Bank near the GPO. De Burca's brother also served during the Rising. De Burca claims to have aided James Connolly in the GPO after he was shot in the leg. During the time of the Rising, de Burca was not yet a member of Cumann na mBan.
Deegan. Maire
According to Family- Deegan was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. Deegan carried dispatches throughout the week. After the Rising, Deegan remained active in Cumann na mBan, and served in both the War of Independence and the Civil War. Deegan did not support the Treaty. She was imprisoned in 1923 for her activities in the Civil War in Mountjoy and Kilmainham Gaol.
Doyle. May
Doyle was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. Doyle participated in Cumann na mBan from 1915-1922. As a section commander during the Rising, Doyle helped with cooking and first aid. After the Rising, Doyle was arrested and sent to Kilmainham Goal.
English. Maire
English was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Hibernian Bank and GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, English helped to set up a hospital, gave first aid assistance, and carried dispatches and ammunition. After the Rising, English stated that she remained active in Cumann na mBan throughout the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Fahy. Anna
Fahy was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO and the Four Courts during the Rising. Fahy delivered a message from Dublin to Galway, and also completed first aid work during the Rising. After the Rising, Fahy collected funds for the National Aid Association. Fahy became involved in the Nationalist movement again during the Civil War delivering some dispatches. She did not support the Treaty.
Farrelly. Rose
Mullally was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. After the Rising, Mullally was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Mullally remained active in the nationalist movement after her release and collected for the Irish National Aid Association until 1917.
Ffrench-Mullen. Madeleine
Ffrench-Mullen was a member of the Irish Citizen Army and Cumann na mBan who served in St. Stephen's Green. During the Rising, Ffrench-Mullen commanded 15 women in St. Stephen's Green, and helped to guard the gates and provided first-aid to the wounded. Ffrench-Mullen was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the War of Independence, Ffrench-Mullen was arrested and imprisoned. Ffrench-Mullen was a lifelong friend of Dr. Kathleen Lynn, with whom she worked providing medical and s
Gahan. Mary
Gahan was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in St. Stephen’s Green and the GPO during the Rising. Before the Rising, Gahan was active in the anti-conscription campaign. During the Rising, Gahan delivered dispatches, and then was briefly imprisoned. Upon her release, Gahan gathered funds for the Irish National Aid association. In the years following the Rising, Gahan was active in the War for Independence and the Civil War. She opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty. She was later imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol in 1923, where she took part in a number of hunger strikes. Gahan moved to Australia, and became a mother to ten children.
Gethings. Lucie
Gethings was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO garrison during the Rising.
Gifford Donnelly. Helen
Gifford was a founding member of the Irish Citizen Army. Gifford Donnelly served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising; managing the cooking of rations for the rebels in nearby outposts. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol and Mountjoy Gaols after the Rising. After her release, Gifford Donnelly lectured on the Rising in the United States. She went on to collect many of the Easter Week items that are now held at the National Museum of Ireland.
Goff. Bridget
Goff was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. After the Rising, Goff was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Goff remained involved in the nationalist movement after the Rising through her fundraising for the Irish National Aid Association.
Greene. Josephine
Greene was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. During the Rising, Greene helped cook and complete first-aid. Greene had been an active member of Cumann na mBan before the Rising. After the Rising, Greene was arrested and sent to Kilmainham. After her release, Greene worked for the National Aid Association.
Hackett. Rosie
Hackett was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. After the Rising, Hackett was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Before and after the Rising, Hackett was active in Liberty Hall and the Labor movement. Dr. Kathleen Lynn trained Hackett as a nurse; Hackett also worked closely with Madeline Ffrench-Mullen providing first-aid during the Rising. After the Rising, Hackett remained active groups such as in Fianna Saoirse, Cumann na mBan, and Liberty Hal
Hanratty. Emily. Mrs
Hanratty was a member of the Irish Citizens Army and served in City Hall during the Easter Rising. She served alongside her sister, Annie. Hanratty was then arrested on that Monday, and not released until the 8th of May. Upon her release, Hanratty claims she continued working with the ICA gathering funding. Hanratty ceased her involvement in the national movement in 1920.
Harmon. Bridget
Hegarty was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane under Rose McNamara during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, Hegarty completed first aid work and cooked.
Healy. Cathleen
Healy served with the Hibernian Rifles during the Rising. Healy served at the Hibernian Hall and St. Stephen's Green. Healy's brother, Christopher, was killed during the Rising. Throughout the week, Healy delivered dispatches and completed first-aid work. After the Rising, Healy continued to work for the nationalist cause, and joined Cumann na mBan. Healy gathered funds, and carried arms and ammunitions to various safe houses, including her own. Healy remained active throughout the War of Indepe
Hendley. Emily
Hendley served with Cumann na mBan during the Rising at Marrowbone Lane. After the Rising, Hendley was arrested and sent to Kilmainham Gaol. Upon her release, Hendley remained active in the Nationalist Movement. She aided in fund-raising for the National Aid Fund. During the War of Independence, Hendley claims her home was used as a safe house. Norton did not support the Treaty.
Heron. Aine
Heron was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO and the Four Courts during the Rising. Heron claims that before the Rising, she helped to store ammunition in her husband's shop. Heron was pregnant during the time of the Rising. During the Rising, Heron completed First-Aid work. After the Rising, Heron went on to serve as a Justice in the Sinn Fein courts.
Hoey. Patricia
Hoey served in the GPO during the Rising, presumably as a volunteer. Little is known about Hoey's activities during the Rising; however, it is clear she was very active in the nationalist movement before and after the Rising. Hoey wrote for the nationalist and suffragist paper, The Irish Citizen.
Hyland. Mary
Hyland was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. Hyland claims that before the Rising, she was involved in intelligence gathering. During the Rising, Hyland did first aid work and cooking. She also carried arms.
Jenkinson. Margaret
Jenkinson was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. Jenkinson joined Cumann na mBan before the Rising, and claims to have continued her service in it until the Truce. During the Rising, Jenkinson carried dispatches from the GPO to Countess Markievicz and aided the wounded in Jervis Hospital.
Joyce. Maggie. Mrs
Joyce was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Maggie's husband, James, was also involved in the Rising.
Kavanagh. Priscilla
Quigley was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising alongside her sister, Maria. After the Rising, Quigley was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Quigley worked as a nurse during the Rising, and after continued working for the Irish National Aid Association gathering funds for the dependents of imprisoned or dead nationalist soldiers.
Kealy. Sara
Kealy was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Jacob's Factory during the Rising. According to Mary Walker's memoirs, Kealy insisted upon staying in the Factory after the surrender in spite of MacDonagh's instructions for the women to leave and evade arrest. After the Rising, Kealy raised funds for the National Aid Association.
Keating. Pauline
Keating was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Hibernian Bank and the Four Courts during the Rising. Keating joined Cumann na mBan in 1915 alongside her brother, Eddie, who was a Volunteer. Immediately after the Rising, Keating was arrested and sent to Kilmainham Gaol. After her release, Keating joined the Gaelic League but avoided militancy.
Kelly. Katie
Kelly was an Irish Volunteer who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. Kelly was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Initially, Kelly was not a member of any organization. It was not until she heard of the activities occurring at St. Stephen's Green that she elected to join in with the other volunteer forces. Once she became involved in the Rising, Kelly completed dispatch and first aid work.
Kelly. May
Chadwick was a member of Hibernian Rifles/Clan na Gael who served in the GPO and Jacob's during the Rising. After the Rising, Chadwick remained active in Clan na Gael and then later joined Cumann na mBan. Chadwick participated in both the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Kennedy. Margaret (Loo)
Kennedy was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, Kennedy completed first aid work. Before the Rising, Loo helped to train the other members of Cumann na mBan. After the Rising, Kennedy worked on Irish National Aid Association and became a captain of Cumann na mBan.
Lambert. Bridget
Lambert was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in the GPO during the Rising. Lambert was involved in the Rising with her sister, Ellen. The two helped with the cooking in the GPO. After the Rising, Lambert was briefly arrested. By the end of 1916, Lambert had joined Cumann na mBan. She remained active in the movement as a nurse and also provided a safe house for arms. She ceased her activity by the Truce.
Lane. Kathleen
Lane was a member of Cumannn na mBan who served in Jacob's Factory during the Rising. Lane joined Cumann na mBan in 1915. During the Rising, Lane completed first-aid work. After the Rising, Lane stayed with Cumann na mBan until 1918, though she claims that she remained involved with the nationalist movement throughout the War of Independence.
Lawless. Mary
Lawless served as a volunteer in the GPO garrison during the Rising.
Lawlor. Mary
Lawlor was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in The Four Courts garrison during the Rising. During the Rising, Lawlor carried dispatches as well as arms and supplies throughout Dublin. She also gathered information on the movements of British troops. Lawlor was involved in the movement alongside her four brothers.
Ledwith. Emily
Ledwith was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in The Four Courts during the Rising. During the Rising, Ledwith helped with First-Aid and delivered messages to the decease Volunteer's family members. After the Rising, Ledwith helped to raise funds for the National Aid Association, but ceased her involvement with Cumann na mBan in late 1916.
Lynch. Sigle
O'Hanlon was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. O'Hanlon was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, O'Hanlon helped in first aid and cooking work. OHanalon remained active in the nationalist movement after the Rising, working to raise money for the Irish National Aid Association. Shortly thereafter, Lynch did dispatch and intelligence work for Frank Aiken, and was arrested in 1923.
Lynn. Kathleen. F.
Dr. Lynn was the Captain and Chief Medical Officer in the Irish Citizen Army. She served in City Hall during the Rising, and was imprisoned in Mountjoy Gaol after the Rising. Dr. Lynn was elected to the Sinn Féin executive in 1917. After the Rising, she provided medical assistance to those wounded during 1917 / 1918. Dr. Lynn opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty; elected to the Dáil but did not take her seat.
Mac Ruaidhu. Sorcha
Rogers was a member of Cumann na mBan who served at the Four Courts during the Rising. During the Rising, she delivered dispatches from garrison to garrison. After the Rising, she did intelligence work for Michael Collins until the Truce.
MacSherry. Margaret
MacSharry was a member of the Hibernian Rifles who served in the GPO during the Rising. MacSharry helped with cooking and delivering dispatches. Following the Rising, MacSharry was briefly arrested, and then arrested again a week after the Rising. After the Rising, MacSharry remained active within the nationalist movement, collecting funds and campaigning. She remained active throughout the War of Independence, during which her house was used to store ammunition. She also participated in the Civ
Magee. Teresa
Magee was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in St. Stephen's Green and Jacob's Factory during the Rising. Magee joined Cumann na mBan in 1915. During the Rising, she aided with cooking and first aid work.
Mapotar. Máire
Mapotar was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO garrison during the Rising. During the Rising, she was in the Hibernian Bank for a time and aided the wounded there. After the Rising, Mapotar collected funds for the dependents of those in prison.
Markievicz. Constance. Countess
Countess Markievicz was a member of the Irish Citizen Army. She served as second-in-command, under Michael Mallin, of the St. Stephen's Green garrison during the Rising. After the Rising, she was sentenced to death; however this sentence was commuted. Markievicz was elected to the House of Commons in the 1918 general election; the first woman MP ever elected in Westminster; however, as a Sinn Fein candidate the Countess would not take her seat. Markievicz served as the minister for Labour in Ir
Martin. Kathleen
Martin served in the Four Courts during the Rising. Immediately after the Rising, she was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol.
McDubhgaill. Christin Maire
No information currently available.
McGavan. Josephine
No information currently available.
McGinty. L.. Mrs
McGinty was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. McGinty helped provide first aid during the Rising. After the surrender, McGinty claims to have escaped through a hole in the wall in the Coliseum Theatre, and therefore avoided arrest. McGinty claims to have continued her involvement with the movement until roughly 1920.
McGuinness. Catherine
No information currently available.
McGuinness. Rose
No information currently available.
McKeon. Brigid
McKenon was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Father Mathew Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, McKenon aided with cooking. After the Rising, McKenon continued working with Cumann na mBan and gathered funds for the dependents. She ceased working with Cumann na mBan in 1919.
McLoughlin. Mary
McLoughlin was a member of the Hibernian Rifles who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. During the Rising, McLoughlin carried food and dispatches, including one dispatch between Connolly and Mallin. She also delivered clothing to Volunteers in different garrisons. McLoughlain remained active in the Nationalist movement and joined Cumann na mBan in 1918. McLoughlain was also active in the Civil War, during which she opposed the Treaty.
McNamara. Rose
McNamara was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. After the Rising, McNamara was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. McNamara worked as a nurse during and after the Rising. After the Rising, McNamara helped to reorganize Cumann na mBan, and remained active in the movement throughout the War of Independence and the Civil War. McNamara opposed the Treaty.
McNamee. Agnes
McNamee was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising.
McQuaile. May
McQuaile served in the Four Courts during the Rising.
McSiublaigh. Maire
Nic Siubhlaigh was a member of Cumann na mBan who served at Jacob's Factory during the Rising. Before the Rising, Nic Siubhlaigh was a well-known actress and leader of Gasthule Cumann na mBan branch. During the Rising, she helped with first-aid work. She also gave out MacDonagh's orders to the garrison, which requested that the women leave in order to avoid arrest.
Molony. Helena
Molony was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in Liberty Hall during the Rising. Before the Rising, Molony was known for her heavy involvement in the socialist and suffragist causes. Molony was the editor of Bean na hÉireann; she also played an instrumental role in the formation and operation of the Irish Women Worker's Union. After the Rising, Molony was arrested and was not released until December of 1916. Molony remained active in the Nationalist movement, and served as a justic
Moore. May
Moore was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. Moore, Bridget Murtagh, and Nora ODaly were together during the start of the Rising when Countess Markievicz asked them to join her garrison to provide First-Aid. After the Rising, Moore was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. During the Rising, Moore carried ammunitions and food. Moore continued to work with Cumann na mBan until roughly 1919.
Morkan. Phyllis
Morkan was a member of Cumann na mBan who completed first-aid work during the Rising. Throughout the Rising, Morkan carried first aid supplies and ammunition to various parts of Dublin. After the Rising, Morkan's husband was interned and her house was taken over for 3 to 4 weeks by the British military. Morkan remained active in the movement along with her husband. She ran first aid and nursing classes, while he was imprisoned for another year.
Mulcahy. Mary J.
A founding member of Cumann na mBan. Min Ryan was the sister of Phyllis Ryan, and dear friend of Sean Mac Diarmada. Ryan delivered the order to Wexford that the Volunteers were not to rise on Easter Sunday. Later, Ryan brought food and messages to the rebels stationed at the GPO. She also delivered messages from the GPO to their family members of British prisoners. She escaped arrest and was sent by the Cumann na mBan executive to the US with a message for John Devoy and a report on the Rising.
Murnane. Margaret
Murnane was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Father Matthew Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, Murnane completed first aid and cooking work. Murnane continued working in Cumann na mBan until 1919.
Murphy. Gertrude (Gertie)
Murphy was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Murphy carried messages and cooked. After the Rising, Murphy stayed active in the Nationalist movement and worked on anti-conscription campaigns. She was also involved in the Civil War, during which she was Anti-Treaty.
Murphy. Kathleen
Murphy was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. Murphy was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Murphy claims she joined Cumann na mBan the day of the Rising. Murphy joined in the Rising alongside her husband. Murphy carried ammunition during the Rising. After the Rising, Murphy became a regular dispatch carrier for prisoners in particular, and was arrested again for this in 1921 in Galway.
Murphy. Martha
Murphy was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in Liberty Hall, the GPO, and the Imperial Hotel during the Rising. Murphy had been a member of the ICA since 1913 and was active in the labour movement. During the Rising, Murphy helped with first aid work and cooking. Immediately following the Rising, Murphy was arrested and sent to Kilmainham, where she met her future husband, Michael Murphy. Upon her release, Murphy lost her job and benefited from the National Aid Association. She con
Murray. Eileen
Murray was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. Murray aided in cooking and first aid work.
Murtagh. Francis D.
Murtagh was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. After the Rising, she was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol.
Ni Briain. Eilis
Ni Briain was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Four Courts Garrison during the Rising. During the Rising, she carried dispatches for Captain Weafer before his death, and aided the wounded. Ni Briain remained a member of Cumann na mBan until she moved to Northern Ireland in 1917.
Ni Conghaile. Brigid
Connolly was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Connolly carried several dispatches, and transported some explosives. Connolly was asked by Pearse to escort 30 to 40 Cumann na mBan girls out from the GPO under a white flag. She completed this task and was immediately arrested. Upon her release she attempted to return to the GPO but was unable to re-enter the building. After the Rising, Connolly remained active in Cumann na mBan. She gathered fu
Ní Foghludha, Nóra
No information currently available.
Ni Riain. Veronica
Ni Riain served in Cumann na mBan at the GPO garrison during the Rising. During the Rising, Ni Riain claims to have travelled from garrison to garrison and aided with cooking. Ni Riain remained active with Cumann na mBan until 1923. After the Rising, Ni Riain helped to gather funds for the prisoner's dependents. Ni Riain was active in Cumann na mBan along with her sister, who was a Captain. Ni Riain remained active in the Civil War as well, where she worked carrying dispatches.
Noone. Ellen
Noone was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the time of the Rising however, she was not a member of Cumann na mBan yet; rather she had gone along with her brother and two nieces as a volunteer. She aided in cooking and first aid, and was arrested immediately after the Rising.
Norgrove. Annie
Norgrove was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in Liberty Hall and City Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, Norgrove was present at the takeover of City Hall. Most of Norgrove's family was active in the Rising, including her parents and at least two siblings. Immediately following the Rising, Norgrove was arrested and sent to Kilmainham. After the Rising, Norgrove remained active in the nationalist movement. During the War for Independence Norgrove carried ammunition regularl
O'Brennan. Lilly M
A founding member of Cumann na mBan who worked for the Volunteer Prisoners' Dependents' Fund. During the Rising, O'Brennan served at Marrowbone Lane. O'Brennan was a member of Sinn Féin and became an executive member of Cumann na mBan by 1917. O'Brennan was also a staff member of the Ministry of Labour during the War of Independence. She worked as a secretary for the Treaty Delegation in1921. O'Brennan then opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty, and was then arrested in 1922 at the Sinn Féin offices
O'Carroll. Annie
OCarroll was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Skippers Alley during the Rising. After the Rising, OCarroll remained active in Cumann na mBan and served during the War of Independence.
O'Carroll. Mary
O'Sullivan was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Four Courts doing first aid work and cooking during the Rising. After the Rising, O'Sullivan was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. O'Sullivan discontinued her participation in the nationalist movement after the Rising.
O'Daly. Bridget
Murtagh was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. After the Rising, she was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol.
O'Daly. Nora
Daly served in the GPO during the Rising and later married Irish Volunteer Éamonn Dore. Nora was sisters with Madge and Laura, founders of the Cumann na mBan branch in Limerick, as well as Ned Daly, one of the Rising leaders who was executed in 1916. During the Rising, Nora left the GPO to deliver a message to Terrence MacSweeny in Cork, urging him to mobilize his troops. MacSweeny told her he would not give up his arms, but would wait until he was attacked to mobilise.
O'Duffy. Brigid
Davis was a member of the Irish Citizen Army who served in City Hall during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. During the Rising, Davis worked as a nurse and aided Dr. Kathleen Lynn. Dr. Lynn in fact, described O'Duffy, as a most devoted helper. O'Duffy remained active in the years following the Rising, continuing to work with Dr. Lynn at St. Ultan's hospital, and occasionally aiding wounded IRA members during the War of Independence.
O'Gorman. Mary Christina
O'Gorman was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Hibernian Bank during the Rising. O'Gorman joined Cumann na mBan in 1913 or 1914 and remained active in the group after the Rising.
O'Hagan. Annie
O'Hagan was a member of the Hibernian Rifles who served in Jacob's Factory during the Rising. During the Rising, O'Hagan carried dispatches from various garrisons.
O'Hanlon. Mollie
O'Hanlon was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. During the Rising, O'Hanlon carried dispatches for Con Colbert. O'Hanlon remained active in Cumann na mBan, particularly with gathering funds for the prisoner's dependent's fund, until the beginning of the Civil War.
O'Hanrahan. Lily
OHanrahan O'Reilly was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO and Jacob's Factory during the Rising. During the Rising, OHanrahan O'Reilly carried dispatches from County Wexford to Dublin. She also carried dispatches from the GPO to Jacob's Factory. Her brother, Michael, also took part in the Rising and was executed. After the Rising, OHanrahan O'Reilly remained involved with Cumann na mBan. She was active in both the War for Independence and the Civil War. She provided safe houses
O'Higgins. Annie
O'Higgins was ab Irish Volunteer who served in the GPO during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising.
O'Neill. Cecilia
O'Neill was a member of the Hibernian Riffles who served in St. Stephen's Green, the GPO and Jacob's Factory during the Rising. After the Rising, O'Neill continued her work with the National Movement until 1919.
O'Neill. Maire / May
O'Neill was not a member of any organization at the time of the Rising. However, she volunteered her services and helped in the GPO during the Rising. During that time, she delivered dispatches. After the Rising, she was briefly arrested. O'Neill remained active in the nationalist movement, working for Cumann na mBan and later the IRA. Her house was used to store ammunition. She was arrested in May 1923 for her activities with the IRA, and released that autumn.
O'Reilly. Cathleen
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O'Reilly. Mary
O'Reilly was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in Liberty Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, O'Reilly went to several different garrisons, completing first aid work, cooking, and dispatch deliveries. After the Rising, O'Reilly remained active in the ICA until 1918 when she joined Cumann na mBan. While with Cumann na mBan, O'Reilly played a crucial role in gathering information for the Republican side during the War of Independence. She was arrested during the Civil War and t
Parker. Ellen
Parker was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Richmond Hospital during the Rising. Here she completed nursing and first aid work. After the Rising, Parker claims she was very active in distributing funds for the prisoner's dependents.
Pollard. Kathleen
Pollard was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Jacob's during the Rising week. Pollard served alongside her sister, Josephine. During the Rising, Pollard gave first aid help. After the Surrender, Pollard claims she managed to avoid arrest, but was attacked by an angry mob outside of the factory. Pollard seems to have ceased her participation in the nationalist movement after the Rising.
Pollard. Louisa
O'Sullivan was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Four Courts during the Rising. After the Rising, O'Sullivan was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. During the Rising, Louisa worked transferring arms, and completing first aid work.
Quigley. Maria
Quigley was a member of Cumann na mBan who served at Marrowbone Lane during the Rising alongside her sister, Priscilla. Quigley helped to do first aid work during the Rising. After the Rising, Quigley was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. Quigley claimed to have continued working for the nationalist movement until roughly 1920.
Quinn. Margaret
Quinn was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Hibernian Bank during the Rising. During the Rising, Quinn performed cooking and first aid work.
Rafferty. M.J.. Mrs
Rafferty was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Rafferty aided with nursing the wounded in the GPO. After the Rising, Rafferty continued working for Cumann na mBan and helped to found a new branch. She also worked for the National Aid Association and the anti-conscription campaign.
Redmond. Annie
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Reynolds. Mollie
Reynolds was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. Her father also served in the GPO. Before the Rising, Reynolds was secretary of the Fairview Cumann na mBan branch. After the Rising, Reynolds remained very active in the movement and worked for Cumann na mBan until 1920. Afterwards, she became a secretary for Liam Mellows.
Richards. Bridie
Richards was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Richards helped with cooking and first aid. Richards remained a member of Cumann na mBan until 1917.
Ryan. Phyllis
Phyllis Ryan was the sister of Mary Josephine Ryan. Though she was not a member of Cumann na mBan at the time of the Rising, she joined in helping. She brought food and messages to the volunteers stationed at the GPO. After the Rising, Ryan joined Cumann na mBan and later became Captain of her branch. She became very involved in the organization of new Cumann na mBan branches. She would later oppose the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Later, she married Sean T. OKelly and became First Lady on his election
Simmons. Margaret
O'Flaherty was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising. Four of O'Flaherty's siblings also were involved in the nationalist movement, including her sister. O'Flaherty claims that she and her sister aided Sean Lemass and Ernie Malley's escape from prison in the years following the Rising, but ended their participation in the movement shortly thereafter.
Slater. Birdie
Slater was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. Slater helped prepare first aid items before the Rising, and helped with first aid during the Rising. After the Rising, Slater aided the interned men, and her house was used as a safe house for storing ammunition. Slater later became involved in intelligence work.
Slevin. M.J.. Mrs
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Smith. Lucy
Smyth was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Smyth transported arms, carried dispatches, and did first aid work. She also accompanied the wounded from the GPO to the hospital on Jervis Street. After the Rising, Smyth worked on gathering funds for the nationalist cause. Her house was raided by the British during the period of the War of Independence, yet she and her husband, Tom Byrne, remained active in the movement.
Spicer. Josephine
Spicer served in Marrowbone Lane during the Rising. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising.
Stafford. Christina
Stafford Brooks was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the Hibernian Bank during the Rising. Stafford Brooks joined Cumann na mBan in 1914. During the Rising, Stafford Brooks worked mostly on transporting arms and ammunition across Dublin. She also aided the wounded. After the Rising, Stafford Brooks became very active in aiding the prisoners. She took part in the War of Independence and the Civil War. During the Civil War, Stafford Brooks was imprisoned. This imprisonment altered Stafford
Stephenson. Mary
Kilmartin was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO garrison during the Rising.
Stynes. Ellen
Stynes was a member of the Irish Citizens Army who served in The GPO, St. Stephen's Green, and Liberty Hall during the Rising. Stynes joined the ICA in 1913 with her father, and later her sister, Bridget. She carried dispatches and did first aid work. She was arrested on Friday of Easter Week but was released after interrogation. After the Rising, Stynes remained active in the movement until she immigrated to Scotland. She came back to Ireland in 1919, and became involved in the nationalist move
Tobin. Annie
Tobin served in the GPO garrison during the Rising.
Toomey. Stasia
Byrne was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in the GPO and St. Stephen's Green during the Rising. During the Rising, Toomey did first aid work as well as cooking. Just before the surrender, Byrne aided in carrying the wounded men from the GPO garrison to the hospital on Jervis Street. After the Rising, Byrne was promoted within Cumann na mBan and remained active in all of their activities until the Truce. Byrne's home became a popular safe house for Republic forces on the run. She also carri
Treston. Cathleen
Treston was a member of Cumann na mBan. She served as a nurse during the Rising. Following the Rising, she was active in the National Aid Association.
Ui Conaill. Eilis
Ui Conaill was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Reis on O'Connell Street and Father Matthew's Hall during the Rising. Ui Conaill joined Cumann na mBan in 1915. During the Rising, she helped to transport food to various outposts on O'Connell Street. She also helped with first-aid and delivered dispatches. Before the surrender, Ui Conaill helped to transport the badly wounded to the hospital. After the Rising, Ui Conaill became active in gathering funds for the prisoners dependents. Ui
Ui Conallain, Peig
Ui Chonnallan was a member of Cumann na mBan who served in Father Matthew's Hall during the Rising. During the Rising, Ui Chonnallan carried a dispatch from Tom Clarke to Galway. She also claims that Bulmer Hobson was held in her home before the Rising. After the Rising, Ui Chonnallan became involved in the War of Independence. Her house was used as a safe house.
Wisely. Esther
Wisely was a member of Cumann na mBan and served in the GPO during the Rising. During the Rising, Wisely delivered dispatches and collected arms. Wisely was briefly arrested and held on Friday of Easter week. Wisely remained active in the nationalist movement until 1923.