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:
All That's Interesting: Magdalene Laundries
Irish Central: Sinéad O'Connor
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!
