Dear Colleagues,
As President I would like to welcome you to the Women’s History Association of Ireland web page. I am so very honoured to have been selected to be President of the Women’s History Association of Ireland (WHAI). It is an opportunity and a challenge – both of which I look forward to.
I would like to thank the out-going officers for all their hard-work and dedication to the WHAI: in particular outgoing President, Dr. Maryann Valiulis; Dr. Jennifer Redmond, Treasurer; and the committee, Dr. Sandra McAvoy, Dr. Carla King, and Mary Clancy. They have handed over a thriving organisation which has achieved much over the last three years.
As well as myself (Dr. Mary McAuliffe, UCD) as new president, Dr. Sonja Tiernan, of the University of Notre Dame , is our new secretary, Gerri O'Neill, Mater Dei Institute of Education (DCU) is our new Treasurer, Dr Jennifer Redmond, Bryn Mawr College, USA is remaining with us in the new position of International Secretary; Dr. Sandra McAvoy of UCC, Dr. Carla King of St. Patrick's College, Druncondra (DCU), Dr. Leeann Lane, Mater Dei Institute of Education (DCU) and Mary Clancy of NUIG form the rest of the WHAI committee.
Best Wishes,
Mary
Dr. Mary McAuliffe
UCD Women's Studies.
