Author Archives: Melanie

When ‘Pro-life’ Is Not Pro Life: The Women’s March, The Sisters of Charity and The National Maternity Hospital

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Melanie

So I thought I’d ease you back into reading the blog by starting with this: the fraught issue of the health and well-being of women and children in historical and contemporary Ireland in relation to medical, educational and social services … Continue reading →

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Out and Proud in Dublin Town

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Melanie

Back in June all the Amazon employees and their friends and families were invited to walk in the annual Dublin Pride parade.  Free food, drinks, t-shirts and sunglasses were offered along with face-painting and an after-party at a pub called … Continue reading →

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