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Clodagh Finn

Clodagh Finn is a journalist, writer and collector of stories. Her recent book, The Irish in the Resistance, co-authored with John Morgan, shines a light on the forgotten contributions of the Irish who resisted Hitler during WW2.

Clodagh Finn: The Siberian diary of 13-year-old Anna Whitney

The 10-page account of her travels in May 1908 is the work of a sensitive, eloquent observer, wise beyond her years

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Clodagh Finn: Comic genius of Maureen Potter should be celebrated

A Potter centenary might prompt some general discussion on the lack of visibility of Irish women in the streets of our cities, towns, and villages

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Clodagh Finn: The Irish shop worker who became an Italian princess

The next time you are in Rome, recall Rosemary Barrett-Murphy who led a rich and varied life

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Clodagh Finn: Meet Pablo, ‘the flying African’ acrobat from Cork

ROLL up! Roll up! Meet Pablo Paddington, the 19th-century circus acrobat whose many monikers reveal the most intriguing tale.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

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Clodagh Finn: Gisèle Pelicot gave us a mission for 2025 — ‘Shame must change sides’

While waiving her anonymity, Gisèle did much more than expose the pervasiveness of rape culture: She gave us a rousing catchphrase and sharpened our collective determination to use it

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Marie O’Sullivan was 'a real, live celebrity before they were ten a penny’

Trailblazing presenter carved out a path where there was none before

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Remembering the women who lived in holes in 19th-century Kildare

While they were cast out of society, they succeeded in creating their own subculture, one which offered them 'emotional and physical support, a certain degree of protection and indeed human validation'

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Recovering the voices of rebel women from muffled silence

On Wednesday, spare a thought for Kathleen O'Connell from Ballydehob on the 79th anniversary of her death, one of the ordinary, extraordinary women rebels whose legacy has been forgotten, until now

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Clodagh Finn: An advent calendar of women to celebrate

Here's a brief introduction to 24 women from the ancient to recent past who will inspire you

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Clodagh Finn: The Irish woman who was a famous French sculptor's studio assistant

The memory of Nuala O’Donel has been resurrected thanks to writers Isadore Ryan and Brendan Lynch

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024