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Those from Northern Ireland 'perceived as not being quite Irish'

Derry girls creator Lisa McGee has expressed her frustration at her identity being dismissed as “not properly Irish” because she hails from Northern Ireland and not the Republic. Writer & commentator Emma de Souza, who also hails from Co Derry, shared her own experience of not being considered Irish while speeaking with Newstalk earlier today. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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13.11 15 Aug 2023


Those from Northern Ireland 'perceived as not being quite Irish'


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13.11 15 Aug 2023


Derry girls creator Lisa McGee has expressed her frustration at her identity being dismissed as “not properly Irish” because she hails from Northern Ireland and not the Republic.

Writer & commentator Emma de Souza, who also hails from Co Derry, shared her own experience of not being considered Irish while speeaking with Newstalk earlier today.

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...


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