This book investigates the often-overlooked contributions and experiences of women historians in Ireland during a pivotal period of national and intellectual development. It examines the lives, careers, and activism of a diverse group of women who shaped the study of Irish history, placing their work within both the broader Irish historical tradition and the international context of women scholars. The book engages with critical debates surrounding gender, the practice of history, modern Irish historiography, and the specific field of Irish women's history.

The book offers a significant contribution to the fields of Irish history and women's history by highlighting the roles of women scholars. It addresses key academic debates concerning gender's influence on historical writing and the evolution of Irish historiography. The work is likely to be of interest to academics and students specializing in Irish studies, gender studies, and the history of history.