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Rough Magic presents Feminism, Artists & Activism from 1971 to the present day. A look at the journey Irish feminism has taken since the Contraceptive Train. Speakers include Paula Meehan(Poet and Artists’ Repeal the 8th), Lian Bell(Designer and Waking the Feminists),Tara Flynn(writer & actor), Sen. Alice Mary Higgins, actor Clare Barrett on behalf of writer Noelle Brown and Anna Cosgrave (Repeal the 8th Activist). Running Order & time check: Introduced by Caroline Williams, producer, Rough Magic. 2:00 Paula Meehan 7:40 Lian Bell 13:25 Tara Flynn 20:48 Alice Mary Higgins 32:25 Clare Barrett on behalf of Noelle Brown. 41:35 Anna Cosgrave Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Friday 14 April 2017 as part of Rough Magic events. The Train, directed by Lynne Parker runs at the Abbey Theatre until 15 April 2017 Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Operator: Ben Delaney [Edited for applause and changeover of guest speaker]