How did a Scottish maths teacher end up joining a rebellion in Dublin?
The tale of Margaret Skinnider is told in the newest episode of The Irish Passport podcast. It asks how women went from being a central force in winning Irish independence, to being marginalised from power for close to a century.
WE'RE BACK! Check out the first episode of a brand new Season 3 of the Irish Passport Podcast, where we look into the fascinating story of Women in Irish politics, from 1916 to the present day. Listen now, here: https://t.co/UtqWCdWzf2
— The Irish Passport Podcast (@PassportIrish) March 28, 2019
The episode features interviews with historian Mary McAuliffe, broadcaster Martina Fitzgerald, politician Hazel Chu and others to explore whether 2019 will be a turning point for women in politics.
You can hear the full episode online or on your favourite podcast app now. To hear the full interview with Mary McAuliffe on the life of Margaret Skinnider, you can listen on Patreon.
Irish journalist and host of The Irish Passport podcast on Irish culture, history and politics.
