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Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. We interview organisers, canvassers and volunteers who took part in this historic campaign. From the origins of RepealLK to our first canvass, our base in Ormston Ho…

Dave Tobin and Jess Beeley


    • Aug 22, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Bonus: Repealmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 38:37


    A special bonus episode of Together For Yurt. On the year anniversary of Repealing the 8th Amendment - an occasion we're calling Repealmas - we met up with some of the canvassers we didn't get a chance to chat to before.  Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.  

    Repealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 41:25


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In our final episode, we hear about the final days of the campaign in Limerick, the vote and the all-important results. Featuring Yvie, Jennifer Schweppe, Thomas Bibby and Jimi Kavanagh. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Campaigners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 29:18


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 9, we hear from two Repeal campaigners who canvassed in Limerick City. Jane Conway is a teacher who experienced infant loss in 2015 and told her story to countless people during the campaign. Seán Lynch joined the campaign to help his friends, and also became a canvass leader.  Featuring Jane Conway and Seán Lynch. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 53:56


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 8, we hear from some of our youngest and most dedicated campaigners - students at UL. The students at University of Limerick voted to became a pro-choice campus in 2018 and many of the members of the UL Feminist Society were regular and integral Repeal canvassers. Featuring Liz Gabbett, Megan Thornton, Nollaig O'Cuill and Matthew Markham. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 43:18


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 7, we move away from Limerick city and hear from some of our County canvassers, who campaigned to repeal the 8th in towns and villages across Co. Limerick. Featuring Vicky Murphy and Ellen Dillon. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 42:35


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 6, local artist Sinead Dineen discusses the way art was used in the campaign to Repeal the 8th Amendment, including the Cut Out Dolls, Ukealadies, and Artists' Campaign to Repeal the 8th Repeal Procession at EVA. Featuring Sinead Dineen with a performance from the Ukealadies. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Ormston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 46:22


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 5 we visit Ormston House, the headquarters for Limerick Together For Yes which acted as a place for voters to find out more information and pick up a badge or Repeal jumper. Ultimately Ormston became a safe space for Yes campaigners to come together and share stories and concerns, and for help. Featuring Yvie, Mary Conlon, Amy Sheehan, Olivia Chau, Karen Sugrue, Niamh Brown, and of course, Nelly the dog. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 45:26


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. In episode 4 we hear from more canvassers for Limerick Together for Yes. Ciara Kane talks about her busy role as administrator and first point of contact for all Limerick’s canvassers, Kevin O’Connor talks about the fine line of wanting to help to Repeal the 8th and not speak over women, and Helena Close discusses watching her daughter Niamh Carmody become an activist. Featuring Ciara Kane, Kevin O’Connor, Helena Close and Niamh Carmody. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Canvass

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 37:18


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. Episode 3 looks at canvassing for Limerick Together for Yes. Rose McInerney talks about her experiences on the doors, and Deirdre Flynn discusses her role as canvass lead. Poet Sarah Clancy also performs her poem 'For All of Our Heartbeats'. Featuring Sarah Clancy, Rose McInerney and Deirdre Flynn. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 37:40


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. Episode 2 looks at the start of canvassing for Limerick Together for Yes, and the official launch of the campaign in Limerick to Repeal the 8th Amendment. We hear from politicians involved in the Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, and who worked with LT4Y. And Beth tells us about the origins of the much-coveted Together for Yurt badge. Featuring Yvie, Dave Tobin, Thomas Bibby, Jennifer Schweppe, Jan O'Sullivan, Paul Gavan and Beth O'Neill. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Fellowship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:00


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. Episode 1 examines the origins of the Limerick campaign from RepealLK to Limerick Together for Yes, and the forming of the Limerick-wide Fellowship to Repeal the 8th. Featuring Yvie, Jennifer Schweppe, Helena Close and Beth O'Neill. Visit https://togetherforyurt.home.blog for photos from the Limerick campaign. Produced by Dave Tobin with assistance from Thomas Bibby, and narrated by Jess Beeley.

    Together For Yurt Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 1:43


    Together for Yurt is a podcast looking back at the 2018 Limerick Together for Yes campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment, one year on. We interview organisers, canvassers and volunteers who took part in this historic campaign. From the origins of RepealLK to our first canvass, our base in Ormston House, and final monster canvass, you’ll hear the stories of the wide range of people who helped to make Repeal happen in Limerick city and county. Their experiences reflect many of those of Yes campaigners across Ireland.

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