Gently Sobbing In A Hotel Bathroom. Episode 114
16 March 2023 - 1 hour 10 mins*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 kno...
Sexting An Octogenarian. Episode 138
**Trigger Warning: mentions of sexual assault** Hello friends! This week Sarah Jane talks about Nora Wall. Nora Wall, a nun, was the first woman in Irish history to be convicted of rape in 1999. In 2005 she was declared a victim of a miscarriage of Justice and all convictions were quashed. We hope you are looking after yourselves. Keep speaking about Palestine if you can See you next week Case begins at: 30:09
1 hour 11 mins
7 February Finished
Shower Pissers Incorporated. Episode 137
**Trigger Warning: mentions of sexual assault, violence and murder of a child** Hello friends! This week Emma talks about the murders of 9 year old Sharon Sparks and 19 year old Deborah Robinson. Sharon and Deborah were both murdered by the same man, Richard O'Hara. We hope you are looking after yourselves. Keep speaking about Palestine if you can See you next week Case begins at: 24:09 References https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/english-family-wants-justice-for-tragic-sharon-sparks-9-belfast-rapist-suspected-of-her-manslaughter/36574484.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/deaconess-married-to-killer-rapist-ohara-is-on-leave-while-weighing-up-her-options-church-says/28783717.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/killer-fails-to-get-his-life-term-reduced-1.88148 https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/plastic-bags-and-tweezers-1.158417 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002318/19820116/134/0005 Deborah charge: bail not sought A BELFAST man accused of murdering Belfast secretary Deborah Robinson in Dublin ..Published: Saturday 30 January 1982 Newspaper:Belfast Telegraph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIC11Vgj-X0
1 hour 3 mins
24 January Finished
Big Olive Oil. Episode 136
*TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of violence, sexual abuse and rape* Hello, hello! This week Sarah Jane talks about the rape and murder of 17 year old Siobhan Hynes. Siobhan was murdered and her body was dumped on the beach in Carraroe Co. Galway. John 'Demesne' McDonagh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Look after yourselves lads and we'll see you next week! Case begins at 25:41 References https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/she-wasnt-shown-any-mercy-siobhan-hynes-parents-speak-out-in-heartbreaking-documentary-about-her-murder/37031619.html TG4 documentary Tocht na Máthar (Mothers in Mourning) https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jury-convicts-man-of-raping-and-murdering-schoolgirl-17/26083869.html Mens rea episode 124 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/uncle-pleads-for-help-to-track-down-girls-killer/26165178.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murder-hunt-gardai-find-dead-girls-watch/26165392.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/jailed-murderer-is-sentenced-for-rape-1.319194
1 hour 19 mins
19 January Finished