Cathleen Ni Houlihan

The work explores the complexities of William Butler Yeats, a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Revival and Nobel laureate. His collaboration with Lady Gregory on "Cathleen Ni Houlihan" reflects his deep engagement with Ireland's struggle for independence, particularly through the lens of the battle at Killala. The narrative symbolizes Ireland as a female spirit, capturing themes of familial love, poverty, and the hardships faced by the Irish peasantry. This short play, integral to the Abbey Theatre's legacy, was frequently revived until World War II.