Munster while she was in college. In 1931 she was Lady Captain of the Golf club in Kilkenny and became the first Ladies president in 1993. She was a regular bridge player. Appreciation In recognition of the impact her continuing work had on Kilkenny, in 1987 Phelan was awarded the freedom of the city. One of the rooms in Rothe house was named after her. When she died Kilkenny gave her a ceremonial civic funeral with Sergeants-at-arms carrying the sword and mace while the mayor and corporation wore their robes and chains of office. References 1902 births 2000 deaths People from Kilkenny (city) Alumni of University College Cork Irish women writers 20th-century Irish historians Irish women non-fiction writers Women historians Members of Kilkenny Archaeological Society