Ep 25 Rotunda Birth of a Nation 1916: Rhona Mahony, Mary McAuliffe, Anne O'Byrne, Heathers

In this special 'Birth of a Nation' episode recorded in the Pillar Room of the Rotunda maternity hospital in Dublin, we look back at birth, babies and the women of 1916. Our host Kathy Sheridan is joined by Rotunda librarian Anne O'Byrne, historian Mary McAuliffe and Master of Holles Street Rhona Mahony to discuss the extraordinary women who were involved in the rising and assess the status of women in Ireland today. Also joining us, Dublin band twin sisters Heathers and retro singing troupe The Bugle Babes.