I’m a 25 year old Irish woman, currently living in the UK. Having studied Spanish, German and Mandarin, Chinese for my undergraduate degree, I’ve decided to complete a Masters degree in Journalism, with a keen focus on foreign correspondence and current affairs. My writing focuses mainly on social issues such as racism and discrimination, male violence, violence against women, women’s health, and real life stories of adversity, failure and success. I hope to act as a storyboard, amplifying the voices of others. I’m delighted to be the new contributing writer for The FEMCAST.
The Hidden Cost of Neglect – How Ireland’s Cervical Check Scandal Changed Women’s Lives Forever Living as young woman in Ireland whilst the cervical check scandal first appeared in the public eye meant that the topic of female reproductive health went from a stigmatised taboo to an all-consuming national conversation. Advocates such as Vicky Phelan brought the conversation…
