'I cant imagine the kind of courage it takes to be you': Oprah speaks to survivor of Magdalene laundry

Oprah speaks to author of 'Small Things Like These' Claire Keegan as part of her new book club series. Picture: Harpo

Oprah Winfrey has commended one of Ireland’s youngest survivors of the Magdalene laundries, saying: “I just can’t imagine the kind of courage it takes to be you”.

The American TV star was speaking during an interview with Carlow woman Maureen Sullivan, who appeared on Oprah’s new podcast series, which focuses on authors selected from her book club.