These are the stories of women who put their lives on the line for Irish freedom. They were not only the nurses, cooks, and couriers, but also gunrunners, sharpshooters, and organizers. Many who barely receive a mention in mainstream histories are fully revealed here both in their own words and by those who witnessed their incredible courage and leadership in this unique book. Over 250 women took part in the Irish Rising and more than 70 were imprisoned and one sentenced to death by the British. Their struggle was initially betrayed by a conservative government which compromised their rights to equality but was finally vindicated in recent years. Now the fight for distributive justice and the unity of the entire nation, original goals of the Irish Rising, have passed to the next generation.