Coucou everyone!

*trigger warning - abuse, sexual assault

Have you ever wondered why Sinéad O'Connor ripped up the picture of the Pope on SNL? One of the reasons she did that is because of the Magdalene Laundries. Magdalene Laundries were Catholic-run institutions that were the equivalent of work houses for "fallen women". Many sinister things happened at these institutions and the ripple effects can still be felt in Irish society today. Cat then tells us about another dark spot on Irish history - the Ghost of Red Mary. So pour yourself a pint and tune in!

Main topic sources:

Mass Graves⁠

All That's Interesting: Magdalene Laundries

Irish Central: Sinéad O'Connor

JFM Research

History: How Ireland Turned "Fallen Women" into Slaves

Minitopic sources:

Leamaneh Castle and the Story of the Notorious Red Mary

Recommendations:

Kate's recommendation - Women in the Wall & Philomena

Cat's recommendation - Kitty O'Shea's Irish & UK Market in Atwater, Los Angeles

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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!