A clip from our archives captures a moment before Ireland changed for ever. Enjoy this episode of the Irish Passport Podcast Halfpints, the exclusive extra-content series we make to thank our Patreon supporters. We interview Ellen Coyne, the journalist whose work reporting on Church, state, and women’s healthcare drove momentum for change ahead of the referendum on abortion. Sadly, Ellen and her colleagues have just lost their jobs, as the Ireland edition of The Times has been axed by owners News Corp. This Halfpint is dedicated to passionate and hard-working journalists across Ireland. Please help keep the tradition of quality, professional journalism in Ireland alive by supporting your favourite Irish news outlets.

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