Lads! We're BACK! This week Sarah Jane talks about the incredible life of Rosie Hackett. Rosie was an Irish insurgent and trade union leader. She was a founder-member of the Irish Women Workers' Union, and supported strikers during the 1913 Dublin Lockout. She later became a member of the Irish Citizen Army and was involved in the 1916 Easter Rising. (ref https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Hackett) We hope you have a lovely week and look after yourselves Story begins at 24.42

*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 know Story begins at 27.10 References: https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/646740-radio-documentary-my-name-is-lydia-foy-transgender-transsexual https://www.irishcentral.com/news/lydia-foy-speaks-of-difficulty-growing-up-with-trans-gender-syndrome-in-ireland-125520858-237399441 https://teni.ie/gender-recognition/dr-lydia-foy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Foy https://gcn.ie/31468/ My Aunt Lydia by Colin Foy https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20296017.html https://www.flac.ie/news/2018/06/08/a-story-of-great-human-proportions-lydia-foy-and-t/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-health-organization-removes-gender-dysphoria-from-list-of-mental-illnesses/ https://www.makerightsreal.ie/lydias-story/

**HUGE TRIGGER WARNING MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING. Mentions of necrophilia, rape, cannibalism and bestiality** Hello! We would like to apologise in advance! This week is an international episode in which Emma talks about the horrific murder of 25 year old Dutch student Renée Hartevelt. Renée was murdered and cannibalised by Japanese student Issei Sagawa. Please, PLEASE avoid this episode if you have a weak tummy because Jesus this dude is a piece of garbage. Have a lovely week and once again we are sorry References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issei_Sagawa https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/02/national/issei-sagawa-dies/ https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2001/feb/20/features11.g23 https://www.ranker.com/list/issei-sagawa-facts/cat-mcauliffe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BosZxa1bYcE

**TRIGGER WARNING FOR MENTIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE** Hello, hello! This week Sarah Jane talks about the murder of 35 year old Meg Walsh. Megs body was found in the River Suir in Co Waterford and to this day Meg's killer has not been found. We also talk about the aliens. I for one, welcome our alien overlords. Have a great week and look after yourselves Case begins at 33:58

Hello friends! This week Emma talks about the murder of 26 year old Joleen Corr. Joleen's ex partner Michael O'Connor, attacked Joleen which left her in a vegetative state. When Joleen passed away 17 months later, O'Connor was charged with her murder. This episode is incredibly upsetting and has mentions of extreme domestic abuse, so please, please proceed with caution. Have a lovely week and look after yourselves Case begins at 20:28 Resources available for anyone dealing with domestic abuse. Please know you are not alone: https://www.womensaid.ie/services/helpline.html https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/life-situations-events/domestic-violence-and-abuse/ https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/ https://www.thehotline.org/ http://www.childhelp.org/ https://nnirr.org/ https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ https://www.loveisrespect.org/ https://incite-national.org/ References: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/02/04/femicide-he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all/ https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Heartache+as+tragic+Joleen+dies+%27in+the+arms+of+her+mother%27+Mum%2C+27%2C...-a0536385504 https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2020/02/05/news/joleen-corr-timeline-of-tragedy-1834083/ https://www.thesun.ie/news/8359283/family-mum-paralysed-brain-dead-vicious-attack-ex/ https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/joleen-corrs-mum-carol-says-18528102 https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/joleen-corrs-family-speaks-out-17681991 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53265580 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-51364072 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53113705 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-43756184 https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2020/02/05/news/second-victim-of-michael-o-connor-tells-of-her-life-of-complete-hell-with-him-1834077/ http://www.thedownrecorder.co.uk/pages/?title=%E2%80%98He_is_a_serial_woman_beater_and_is_just_evil%E2%80%99 https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/02/04/femicide-he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all/ https://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/09/04/news/joleen-corr-young-mother-left-with-severe-brain-injury-brought-home-to-west-belfast-as-family-seek-nursing-home-1126860/ https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/crime/man-who-killed-bubbly-mother-joleen-corr-knocking-her-down-stairs-told-he-must-serve-least-16-years-jail-2901641 https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/joleen-corr-michael-oconnor-admits-to-murder-of-partner/38921511.html? https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/michael-oconnor-admits-murdering-joleen-17682403 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53265580 https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/joleen-corr-mother-carol-relieved-as-michael-oconnor-handed-minimum-16-year-term-for-murder/39334526.html https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1998/1071/article/20 https://uk.knews.media/news/he-got-into-her-head-and-tortured-her-he-crucified-us-all-the-irish-times/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-43756184

Lads! This week Sarah Jane talks about the Irish crime journalist Veronica Guerin. Veronica was murdered in 1996 but her bravery and incredible work changed the landscape of Irish law. Have a great week and look after yourselves Case begins at 33:59

Hello friends! This week Emma covers the case of 31 year old Csaba Orsos. Csaba was the passenger in a car that was driven into Arklow Harbour by 29 year old Marta Herda. We hope you have a lovely week and look after yourself Case begins at 29:20 References: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-on-trial-for-murdering-man-by-driving-him-into-harbour-1.2711103 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/arklow-pier-murder-accused-lured-deceased-out-to-his-death-1.2713678 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/woman-heard-arguing-on-phone-in-car-murder-trial-told-1.2712875 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/murder-trial-sees-video-of-accused-at-deceased-s-birthday-party-1.2720407 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-accused-of-killing-stalker-couldn-t-take-it-anymore-1.2718359 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-accused-of-killing-stalker-couldn-t-take-it-anymore-1.2718359 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/murder-trial-sees-video-of-accused-at-deceased-s-birthday-party-1.2720407 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/arklow-murder-accused-says-colleague-died-due-to-love-for-me-1.2722261 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/arklow-murder-accused-told-gardai-she-was-hoping-to-save-colleague-1.2726355 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/arklow-murder-accused-fought-for-life-after-driving-into-harbour-1.2727498 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/arklow-pier-death-accused-used-car-as-instrument-of-murder-1.2728412 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/pier-plunge-waitress-taunted-gardai-8517649 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/arklow-pier-death-accused-used-car-as-instrument-of-murder-1.2728412 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/jury-in-harbour-murder-case-to-begin-deliberations-on-monday-1.2731174 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/brother-of-harbour-murder-victim-left-heartbroken-after-death-1.2737395 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-who-drove-man-into-harbour-to-seek-bail-pending-appeal-1.2936015 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/man-driven-into-harbour-had-mortal-fear-of-water-court-told-1.3160502 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/waitress-who-drove-man-who-loved-her-into-deep-harbour-loses-appeal-1.3253937 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-woman-s-further-appeal-over-murder-conviction-1.3515439 Mens Rea Episode 109

Hello friends! We are FINALLY back, baby! This week Sarah Jane tackles two not very well known cases: the murder of 92 year old Jim Mulqueen and 48 year old Felix McCann. Both cases remain unsolved to this day Have a lovely week and take care of yourselves! https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organised-serious-crime/serious-crime-review-team/james-mulqueen.html https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/crimecall-on-rte/crimecall-episodes/2018/january-29/murder-of-felix-mccann.html Cases begin at 40:52

Hi friends. So Emma got Covid! Of course she did! We were unable to record an episode this week so instead we are uploading a case we covered on Patreon a little while ago. Colin and Emma sat down to talk about the tragic and fascinating case of The Lady of the Dunes. We will be back next week and we are sorry about all of this! Have a lovely rest of your week References: https://eu.capecodtimes.com/story/news/crime/2022/11/08/provincetown-1974-cold-case-lady-of-the-dunes-timeline-ruth-marie-terry/69623844007/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/lady-of-the-dunes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Marie_Terry https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/family-describes-earth-shattering-realization-of-ruth-marie-terrys-1974-death/2884239/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-lady-dunes-cold-case-victim-used-aliases-married-months-before-brutal-murder https://eu.capecodtimes.com/story/news/crime/2015/05/29/students-research-lady-in-dunes/34456289007/ https://thecalifornian.newspapers.com/clip/87390757/obituary-for-guy-muldavin-1923-2002/ https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19601201.2.22&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/provincetown-body-lady-of-the-dunes.html https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/relative-of-lady-of-the-dunes-killed-in-1974-this-is-very-shocking/2883195/

Hello hello! We're back and we're a day late! Story of our lives This week we have a Christmas Special where we answer all of your questions about us two smelly bitches! Lads have an amazing Christmas, Happy Holidays and we will see you in the New Year Thank you so much for all of your support over the last year, we appreciate it so much!

Lads! We are back! This week Emma talks about the fascinating and upsetting case of Samantha Azzopardi. When a terrified and distressed 14 year old girl was found outside the GPO in Dublin in 2013, the Gardai worked arduously to try and figure out who she was and what had happened to her. The girls story, however, would take a very unexpected turn. Have a lovely week lads and look after yourselves. Case begins at 26:25 References: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/missing-teenage-girl-found-in-dublin-identified-as-25-year-old-australian-1.1586181 https://evoke.ie/2022/10/16/entertainment/samantha-azzopardi-gpo https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/the-downfall-of-australias-baby-faced-serial-scam-artist-c-8558299 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/gpo-girl-sparks-multi-agency-27813173 https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/1328730-girl-at-the-gpo https://www.sundayworld.com/news/world-news/gpo-girl-faces-new-charges-for-allegedly-posing-as-child-sex-trafficking-victim/2147456485.html https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20131109/281676842673440 https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/how-global-fraudster-samantha-azzopardi-duped-melbourne-families-20210526-p57va4.html https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/conwoman-samantha-azzopardi-wins-legal-fight-in-court-c-9068332

Friends we are back and we are late! This week Sarah Jane talks about the case of Belinda Pereira. Belinda was a 26 year old sex worker who was brutally murdered in Dublin in 1996. Her murder remains unsolved. We hope you are all doing ok and staying warm. See ya next week! Episode begins at 22.52

Hello Friends! This week we continue the case of Vicky Phelan and the CervicalCheck Scandal. We focus on another woman who lost her life to cervical cancer, 34 year old Lynsey Bennett as well as the outcome of the Scally Scoping Inquiry, Vicky's campaigning and her eventual passing. We are just devastated at the suffering and the loss of life and we want to extend our sincerest sympathies to everyone affected and everyone who is currently dealing with cancer. Take care of yourselves Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts Picture 1: Lynsey Bennett Picture 2: Dr Gabriel Scally Picture 3: Vicky Phelan on the Late Late Show Picture 4: A march that took place in Dublin in protest of the national cervical check screening program Case begins at References: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/cervicalcheck-scandal-what-is-it-all-about-1.3480699 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Phelan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Phelan#CervicalCheck_cancer_scandal https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/who-are-the-women-affected-by-the-cervicalcheck-scandal-1.3482833 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44659869 https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40865294.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/17-women-dead-and-only-two-knew-of-misdiagnoses-36862040.html https://www.herfamily.ie/opinion/vicky-phelan-little-moments-406908 https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30909400.html https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.ul.ie/news/dr-vicky-phelan-rip https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/hse-knew-cervicalcheck-was-considering-not-telling-some-women-phelan-solicitor-1.3491161 The Late Lunch Show (podcast) Monday October 7th 2019 Left Behind (journal.ie Podcast) Stephen Teap https://221plus.ie/history/ https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/cervicalcheck-scandal-what-is-it-all-about-1.3480699 https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40865294.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/17-women-dead-and-only-two-knew-of-misdiagnoses-36862040.html https://www.herfamily.ie/opinion/vicky-phelan-little-moments-406908 https://assets.gov.ie/9785/9134120f5b2c441c81eeed06808351c7.pdf https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40755387.html https://assets.gov.ie/9785/9134120f5b2c441c81eeed06808351c7.pdf https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/17-women-dead-and-only-two-knew-of-misdiagnoses-36862040.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40755387.html https://www.newstalk.com/news/husband-of-cervical-scandal-victim-heartbroken-at-leaking-of-scally-report-497743 https://www.newstalk.com/news/lynsey-bennett-on-cervical-smear-case-settlement-all-the-fighting-for-my-girls-was-worthwhile-1145088 Lynsey Bennett talks of cancer diagnosis 'guilt' on Late Late Show (irishexaminer.com) https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/let-down-by-the-health-system-lynsey-bennett-was-a-warrior-who-fought-to-the-end-for-more-time-with-her-children-42103832.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30966975.html Vicky Phelan stops chemo: ‘Quality of life is more important now than quantity of life’ (irishexaminer.com) https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ep-30-cancer-with-gratitude-with-lynsey-bennett/id1543875162?i=1000536880607

Hello, hello, hello! We are back! This week we lost health campaigner Vicky Phelan so we decided to talk about Vicky and the many other women involved in CervicalCheck, one of the worst healthcare scandals to happen in Ireland. This episode deals with cancer so please avoid if this is something that may cause you upset. We would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of Vicky Phelan, Ruth Morrissey, Irene Teap, Emma Mhic Mhathúna, Lynsey Bennett and every woman who lost their lives and have been affected by the CervicalCheck scandal. This episode is part 1 of a two part series where we will be covering this subject. Have a great week and look after yourselves. Case begins at 29:14 References: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/cervicalcheck-scandal-what-is-it-all-about-1.3480699 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Phelan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Phelan#CervicalCheck_cancer_scandal https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/who-are-the-women-affected-by-the-cervicalcheck-scandal-1.3482833 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44659869 https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40865294.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/17-women-dead-and-only-two-knew-of-misdiagnoses-36862040.html https://www.herfamily.ie/opinion/vicky-phelan-little-moments-406908 https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30909400.html https://www.thejournal.ie/what-is-the-cervicalcheck-controversy-5358081-Feb2021/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-40755147.html https://www.ul.ie/news/dr-vicky-phelan-rip https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/hse-knew-cervicalcheck-was-considering-not-telling-some-women-phelan-solicitor-1.3491161 The Late Lunch Show (podcast) Monday October 7th 2019 Left Behind (journal.ie Podcast) Stephen Teap https://221plus.ie/history/

Hump Day, Baby! This week Sarah Jane tells the fascinating story of Sheila Humphrey's ; the Irish political activist and member of Cumann na mBan. Have a lovely week, lads and look after yourselves. Case begins at 25.39 References: https://humphrysfamilytree.com/Humphrys/kilmainham.html https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/was-my-grandmother-a-nazi-spy-1.471086 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Humphreys#Background

Lads! It's the Annual Hallowe'en Special Filler Spooky Spectacular! You sent in your stories and we are reading them back to you! Have a fab Hallowe'en and we'll see you next week Stories begin at 32:32

Hello ya bunch of rides! It's our 100th episode, friends! This week we give you cases from both Sarah Jane and Emma. Sarah Jane covers some inept criminals in Ireland and Emma covers the incredible human rights activist, politician, writer and feminist Bernadette Devlin. We also throw in some treats for you! Thank you so much for getting us to 100. We love you guys! Have a great week Case begins at 1:05:38 References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Devlin_McAliskey https://www.azquotes.com/author/3913-Bernadette_Devlin https://radicalteatowel.co.uk/blog/bernadette-devlin-and-the-slap-heard-round-the-world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Democracy_(Ireland) https://www.thoughtco.com/bernadette-devlin-biography-3530416 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/apr/22/lost-moment-exhibition-northern-ireland-civil-rights-1968-troubles-what-if https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-62576229 https://alphahistory.com/northernireland/bernadette-devlins-maiden-speech-parliament-1969/ https://alphahistory.com/northernireland/battle-of-the-bogside/ https://www.irishtimes.com/news/father-tells-of-his-son-s-1969-killing-by-british-army-for-the-first-time-1.179715 https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/when-northern-irish-civil-rights-activist-bernadette-devlin-came-to-america-video-174753481-238154541 https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/bernadette-mcaliskey-i-am-astounded-i-survived-i-made-mad-decisions-1.2798293 https://www.derryjournal.com/news/bernadette-mcaliskey-only-reason-i-wasnt-killed-was-chance-775685 Say Nothing Patrick Radden Keefe

**TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of sexual assault, child abuse and suicide** Hello, hello, hello! This weeks episode is a little different as Colin tells the horrific case of Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre. This episode was originally posted on our Patreon so we decided to give you a little taste of what goes on over there! Also we are planning something special for our 100th episode so we are calling this episode 99.5! Have a great week and look after yourselves!

Friends! This week's episode is a little different as Sarah Jane tackles the fascinating yet deeply upsetting story of MK Ultra. Please be aware there are mentions of abuse of children and torture. Have a great week! Be good! Case begins at 23:18

Hello! We are back with more awfulness! This week Emma covers the case of the mass murder of 6 people in Malahide in 1926, with 4 of the victims being the McDonnell siblings. We also talk about how everything is a nightmare, the usual. Have a good week and look after yourselves. P.S Thank you to David for recommending this case to us Case begins at 32:03 References: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/the-malahide-mystery-a-family-massacred-and-burned-at-home-1.3239965 Doc on One RTE: Murder at La Mancha https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/1319315-murder-at-la-mancha https://www.writing.ie/tell-your-own-story/the-malahide-murders-1926-by-mike-connolly/