Riotous Assembly: what’s going on in Ireland now
Analysis by Judi Sutherland
Read moreJudi Sutherland is a scientist and writer who has lived all over England, including six years in County Durham. Recently she has emigrated to the Republic of Ireland as a 'trailing spouse' and can be found in North Dublin County. Her first book pf poetry, 'The Ship Owner's House', was published by Vane Women Press in 2018.
Analysis by Judi Sutherland
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