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Produced by Hot Press, this six-part series will focus on half-a-dozen revolutionary female figures from Ireland, going back to the era during which Irish independence was established and the new State took shape: Dr Kathleen Lynn, Eva Gore-Booth, Helena Moloney, Margaret Skinnider, Helen Chevenix and Elizabeth O'Farrell. Fronted by Niamh Browne and Alana Daly-Mulligan, Airbrushed: Irish Revolutionary Queer Women is designed to give listeners an insight into the private lives of some of the formidable women who shaped the country – including Chief Medical Officer of the Irish Republican Army, Dr. Kathleen Lynn; schoolteacher turned sniper Margaret Skinnider; President of the Irish Trades Union Congress, Helena Mary Molony; and the woman who negotiated the the conditions of surrender in 1916, Elizabeth O'Farrell. There will also be episodes exploring the less militant, but no less important social justice champions from that tumultuous time, Helen Chevenix and Eva Gore-Booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on themes of Irish revolutionary history, queer identities, and social justice activism, with episodes exploring remarkable women like Dr. Kathleen Lynn, who was a medical chief for the Irish Republican Army, and Margaret Skinnider, a schoolteacher turned sniper, showcasing their personal struggles and achievements.
Produced by Hot Press, this six-part series will focus on half-a-dozen revolutionary female figures from Ireland, going back to the era during which Irish independence was established and the new State took shape: Dr Kathleen Lynn, Eva Gore-Booth, Helena Moloney, Margaret Skinnider, Helen Chevenix and Elizabeth O’Farrell.
Fronted by Niamh Browne and Alana Daly-Mulligan, Airbrushed: Irish Revolutionary Queer Women is designed to give listeners an insight into the private lives of some of the formidable women who shaped the country – including Chief Medical Officer of the Irish Republican Army, Dr. Kathleen Lynn; schoolteacher turned sniper Margaret Skinnider; President of the Irish Trades Union Congress, Helena Mary Molony; and the woman who negotiated the the conditions of surrender in 1916, Elizabeth O’Farrell. There will also be episodes exploring the less militant, but no less important social justice champions from that tumultuous time, Helen Chevenix and Eva Gore-Booth.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“School-teacher turned sniper!” Join hosts Alana Daly Mulligan and Niamh Browne, along with Dr. Mary McAuliffe, as they explore the remarkable life of Margaret Skinnider, the youngest of the Irish revolutionary women they’ve discussed. A proud member of Cumann na mBan, Margaret was the only female combatant wounded in action, having been shot three times on April 27th while attempting to set fire to buildings on Harcourt Street to block the retreat of British soldiers who had positioned a machine gun on the roof of the University Church. Known for empowering women through gun skills, she also tested dynamite alongside fellow revolutionary Madeleine ffrench-Mullen. Margaret was queer and shared a partnership with Nora Connolly, making a significant impact in the fight for Irish independence 
. This episode features recordings from Harcourt Street, highlighting her incredible journey!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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