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‘Barrage of noise, stress and drama’: Life in emergency accommodation

Rosemary Fearsaor-Hughes, a rough sleeper with a disability on staying in a hostel for the homeless.

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Nov 1st 2020, 9:00 PM

This opera is bringing the stories behind Ireland's direct provision system to life

The opera is based on a book which tells the stories of migrant women living in direct provision in Ireland.

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May 25th 2019, 7:00 PM