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I’ve been reading the awful stories from women in Irish comedy, and I& #39;m disgusted. I’m so sorry about how you were treated. TY for being so brave in sharing. As an industry we need to do better. This is a small thread of tweets that are helping me to learn my role in doing better
If you& #39;re running a club or organising festivals, Ruth Hunter is working on ways to help you make your venue a safer environment to work in for your acts. https://twitter.com/ruthokhunter/status/1275152470239580161">https://twitter.com/ruthokhun...
This is from Jen Kirkman on why it& #39;s important for men to speak up https://twitter.com/JenKirkman/status/1274499079880368128?s=20">https://twitter.com/JenKirkma...
From Aisling Twomey, on why asking someone to "Name and Shame" - while meant well - isn& #39;t always helpful. https://twitter.com/taisling/status/1274777659726233606">https://twitter.com/taisling/...
Linda set up a go-fund me for someone who is being sued for defamation. This might be fully funded at this stage, but it’s also to highlight there is a real financial punishment for coming forward. https://twitter.com/LindaOkaythen/status/1269033066141569033">https://twitter.com/LindaOkay...
From Roe McDermott on understanding the impact of PTSD https://twitter.com/roemcdermott/status/1274307913708863488?s=20">https://twitter.com/roemcderm...
From Lian Bell - a useful anti-harassment toolkit. https://twitter.com/lianbell/status/1274440378490462208?s=20">https://twitter.com/lianbell/...
From Laura O& #39;Mahony - the many individual things that make being a woman who is working in comedy exhausting https://twitter.com/MrsLauraOMahony/status/1275020477438799875?s=20">https://twitter.com/MrsLauraO...
Also from Emma Doran& #39;s newsletter (do signup) in a similar vein. https://twitter.com/EmmaLouDoran/status/1275000703321341953">https://twitter.com/EmmaLouDo...
Finally from Linda ni hEideain - a good primer in teaching children about consent. https://twitter.com/LindaOkaythen/status/1274659906898010112?s=20">https://twitter.com/LindaOkay...
