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New exhibition explores the heritage of Irish women in the North West of England
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A new interactive exhibition titled 'St Brigid's Arms' has opened at the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery & Museum, highlighting the untold stories and heritage of women of Irish descent in the north-west of England. Created by curators Rosarie Walsh and Lydia O'Hara through their organisation Emerald LENS, the project features testimonies and artwork from dozens of women spanning multiple generations.
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- North-west England has a deep historic connection to Irish heritage, dating back to mass migration during the Great Famine and the industrial boom.
- Curators Rosarie Walsh and Lydia O'Hara spent two years gathering stories from women of Irish heritage aged 20 to over 80.
- The project aims to give a platform to women who have often remained in the background despite supporting their families and communities through roles like nursing.
- The resulting exhibition, 'St Brigid's Arms', is structured as an interactive walk-through in a fictional pub named after the female patron saint of Ireland.
- The free exhibition is hosted at the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery & Museum and runs until 17 April 2027.