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When local authorities recently selected a neoclassical male "river god head"of colonial origin to represent Ireland's longest river, it was welcomed as"harking back to Irish mythology". The council, local historians and townsfolkwere unaware that in Irish mythology the figure associated with the river is awoman -- not a man. Her name is Sinann, and she had been written out ofIreland's national iconography after centuries of colonial destruction ofGaelic heritage. When mathematical investigation into Irish mythology broughtSinann's story to the people via local media, reaction was immediate. Streetperformances in support of Sinann were backed by letters in newspapers and apetition signed by hundreds of people demanding education about their heritage- and respect for women. How did this happen and what is the story behindSinann, her diminution, and her rising? Here we recount how modern-daymathematics exposed the colonial imposter as stemming from the Ossianiccontroversy 250 years ago. We also discuss how a Victorian-era translation ofher story from the original Irish turned what was an inspirational creationmyth into a tale of a disobedient girl seeking knowledge to which she had noentitlement. This flawed narrative entered the public domain -- inencyclopaedias, on websites, and even in academic literature. Here we cast offcolonial baggage to present a new, more accurate translation of Sinann's storyalongside a new interpretation -- more amenable to a receptive public seekingenlightenment. Inspired by Sinann's rising, we also use artistic measures toinvoke other Irish resilient female icons to rise up and take their rightfulplace in Irish iconography.

The extraordinary story of Sinann -- the inspirational figure who gave  her name to Ireland longest river -- and how she arose Ireland's resilient  female icons