The fascinating stories of five religious Irish women who worked in the missions abroad; why these women chose the life that they did and the challenges they faced not only on their missionary posting but also the difficulties encountered on return home to Ireland.

CREDITS:

‘Mission Possible’ was produced, recorded and edited by Grainne McPolin.

Assistant Producer: Kelly Crichton

Music: composed and arranged by JJO’Shea

Music: ‘African Percussion’ Pollypony

Studio facilities Thanks to Kerry College, Monavalley Campus, Tralee, Co Kerry

Special thanks go to:

Missionary Sisters of St Columban

Missionary Sisters of The Holy Rosary

Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles

Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul

Dr Carmen Mangion Historian Birkbeck University of London

Dr Yvonne McKenna Sociologist and Author of ‘Made Holy: Irish Women Religious at Home and Abroad

Sr Kathleen McGarvey OLA

Mr David Rose Secretary General AMRI

Sr Susanna Choi Congregational Leader Missionary Sisters of St Columban

‘Mission Possible’ documentary is dedicated to the memory of Radio Presenter Sheila O’Regan RIP.

‘Mission Possible’ was funded by a grant from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

https://www.newstalk.com/documentary-and-drama-on-newstalk/mission-possible-1454985