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Contraception in Ireland

Contraception in Ireland

Irish History Podcast · Fin Dwyer

November 2, 202229m 9s

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Show Notes

Believe it or not, it was a crime to sell contraception in Ireland between 1935 and 1979. The Irish government also banned all literature on family planning for decades as well. This had a profound impact on life in Ireland. Couples couldn't plan families or engage in recreational sex without fear of pregnancy. This devastated relationships and left many people with a very limited understanding of sex and pregnancy. 


In this podcast I interview Dr Laura Kelly from the University of Srathcylde. Laura is a leading expert in this area and she explains the background to contraception in Ireland, why it was banned and the devastating consequences of the ban. 


Find out more about Laura's research and publications here


Follow Laura on twitter here.


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