S2 EP29 – How The Free State Failed Women

The History of Ireland

EpisodeMay 16, 202413m

S2 EP29 – How The Free State Failed Women

The History of Ireland

EpisodeMay 16, 202413m

In this episode, we look at how Maggie Doherty and the McCarthy sisters were totally and utterly failed by the Free State and how their stories highlight how women suffered due to the conflict.Content Warning: This episode does discuss sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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