Ailbhe Smyth: Life lessons on turning 80

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May 28, 20261:17:01Society & Culture

Academic, activist and friend of the show Ailbhe Smyth is turning 80 this Friday 29th May. To mark the occasion and to celebrate all her achievements, we invited Smyth back on the Women’s Podcast to share her life lesson...

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