Murder Most Irish

Lads! We're BACK! This week Sarah Jane talks about the incredible life of Rosie Hackett. Rosie was an Irish insurgent and trade union leader. She was a founder-member of the Irish Women Workers' Union, and supported strikers during the 1913 Dublin Lockout. She later became a member of the Irish Citizen Army and was involved in the 1916 Easter Rising. (ref https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Hackett) We hope you have a lovely week and look after yourselves Story begins at 24.42

*TRIGGER WARNING. Mentions of suicide, transphobia and homophobia* Hello beautiful people! This week is a little different as Emma and Sarah Jane talk about the wonderful Lydia Foy. Lydia was the first Irish transgender woman to have her passport changed to reflect her gender identity. Lydia is a beacon for the transgender community and she also happens to be Colin's Auntie! We want to take this opportunity to send our love to our trans sisters and brothers and the LGBTQIA+ community. We love you and we've got your back ❤️ p.s Emma here! I tried my absolute best to make sure all language I used in relation to transgender issues was correct but if I got anything wrong please let me know Story begins at 27.10 References: https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/646740-radio-documentary-my-name-is-lydia-foy-transgender-transsexual https://www.irishcentral.com/news/lydia-foy-speaks-of-difficulty-growing-up-with-trans-gender-syndrome-in-ireland-125520858-237399441 https://teni.ie/gender-recognition/dr-lydia-foy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Foy https://gcn.ie/31468/ My Aunt Lydia by Colin Foy https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20296017.html https://www.flac.ie/news/2018/06/08/a-story-of-great-human-proportions-lydia-foy-and-t/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-health-organization-removes-gender-dysphoria-from-list-of-mental-illnesses/ https://www.makerightsreal.ie/lydias-story/

**HUGE TRIGGER WARNING MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING. Mentions of necrophilia, rape, cannibalism and bestiality** Hello! We would like to apologise in advance! This week is an international episode in which Emma talks about the horrific murder of 25 year old Dutch student Renée Hartevelt. Renée was murdered and cannibalised by Japanese student Issei Sagawa. Please, PLEASE avoid this episode if you have a weak tummy because Jesus this dude is a piece of garbage. Have a lovely week and once again we are sorry References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issei_Sagawa https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/02/national/issei-sagawa-dies/ https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2001/feb/20/features11.g23 https://www.ranker.com/list/issei-sagawa-facts/cat-mcauliffe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BosZxa1bYcE

**TRIGGER WARNING FOR MENTIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE** Hello, hello! This week Sarah Jane talks about the murder of 35 year old Meg Walsh. Megs body was found in the River Suir in Co Waterford and to this day Meg's killer has not been found. We also talk about the aliens. I for one, welcome our alien overlords. Have a great week and look after yourselves Case begins at 33:58

Hello friends! This week Emma talks about the murder of 26 year old Joleen Corr. Joleen's ex partner Michael O'Connor, attacked Joleen which left her in a vegetative state. When Joleen passed away 17 months later, O'Connor was charged with her murder. This episode is incredibly upsetting and has mentions of extreme domestic abuse, so please, please proceed with caution. Have a lovely week and look after yourselves Case begins at 20:28 Resources available for anyone dealing with domestic abuse. Please know you are not alone: https://www.womensaid.ie/services/helpline.html https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/life-situations-events/domestic-violence-and-abuse/ https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/ https://www.thehotline.org/ http://www.childhelp.org/ https://nnirr.org/ https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ https://www.loveisrespect.org/ https://incite-national.org/ References: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/02/04/femicide-he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all/ https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Heartache+as+tragic+Joleen+dies+%27in+the+arms+of+her+mother%27+Mum%2C+27%2C...-a0536385504 https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2020/02/05/news/joleen-corr-timeline-of-tragedy-1834083/ https://www.thesun.ie/news/8359283/family-mum-paralysed-brain-dead-vicious-attack-ex/ https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/joleen-corrs-mum-carol-says-18528102 https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/joleen-corrs-family-speaks-out-17681991 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53265580 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-51364072 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53113705 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-43756184 https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2020/02/05/news/second-victim-of-michael-o-connor-tells-of-her-life-of-complete-hell-with-him-1834077/ http://www.thedownrecorder.co.uk/pages/?title=%E2%80%98He_is_a_serial_woman_beater_and_is_just_evil%E2%80%99 https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/02/04/femicide-he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all/ https://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/09/04/news/joleen-corr-young-mother-left-with-severe-brain-injury-brought-home-to-west-belfast-as-family-seek-nursing-home-1126860/ https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/crime/man-who-killed-bubbly-mother-joleen-corr-knocking-her-down-stairs-told-he-must-serve-least-16-years-jail-2901641 https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/joleen-corr-michael-oconnor-admits-to-murder-of-partner/38921511.html? https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/michael-oconnor-admits-murdering-joleen-17682403 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53265580 https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/joleen-corr-mother-carol-relieved-as-michael-oconnor-handed-minimum-16-year-term-for-murder/39334526.html https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1998/1071/article/20 https://uk.knews.media/news/he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all-the-irish-times/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-43756184