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London Irish protested over Paddy Jackson signing

Linda Hayden, Founder of Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland, joined the show to break down her objections to rugby club London Irish deciding to sign former Ulster player Paddy Jackson after he was acquitted of rape in a high profile trial last year.

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10.44 13 Sep 2019


London Irish protested over Paddy Jackson signing


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A Peaceful protest will take place outside the rugby friendly between Munster and London Irish at Musgrave Park tonight. Protesters are objecting to London Irish's decision to hire out-half Paddy Jackson, who was acquitted of rape and sexual assault at a high-profile trial in Belfast last year.

Linda Hayden, Founder of Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland, and one of the organisers of this evening’s demonstration, joined the show to discuss her issue with the English club's decision to sign the controversial rugby star.


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