Freedom For All Ireland

Rita O’Hara

Freedom For All Ireland Introduction Letter

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Olmsted Falls OH 44138-2890

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Trasna na dTonnta

“Across the Waves”

Women’s Reflections on the Good Friday Agreement

There has always been a strong relationship between Ireland and America. This joint project between Relatives for Justice and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was undertaken to bring the voices of the women to the forefront. We honor those who worked for peace and are thankful to provide their perspectives to the discussion. This project is dedicated to all who worked towards peace in the north of Ireland during the darkest days and to those that continue to work to heal the wounds of the past.

Every one of the women who contributed to this publication has our lasting gratitude. To share personal reflections is to allow our view of events to expand, enrich and become contributions to the future. Collectively we learn and when we share that learning the potential and possibilities of our future are brighter. Go raibh mile maith agaibh uilig. Thank you all of you.

For those who lead the peace initiatives in their communities, we are forever indebted. May their legacy inspire others striving to bring peace to their communities.

Dolores Desch
National Freedom for All Ireland Chair,
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

It’s Different for Mothers

At Queens University Botanical Gardens, we attended the Relatives for Justice launch of “It’s Different for Mothers”, a photographic collection (with each photo approximately 5’x8’) of women who lost children during the conflict. Michelle O’Neill, Andree Murphy, Mark Thompson, Naomi Long and President Madigan spoke at the event. Evanna Devine, a 22 year old emerging photographer and student at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, captured the portraits. ‘It’s Different for Mothers’ is her debut exhibition. You could feel the embrace of the community for these mothers.