The Glass Ceiling

S2 Ep5: Sinn Féin's Pauline Tully on the horrific stabbing by her ex-husband

The Glass Ceiling

Show Notes

Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan Pauline Tully is the guest on the final episode of this series of The Glass Ceiling.

A single parent to Pearse, 12, and Eoghan, 9, Pauline lives in rural Cavan where she grew up on a small farm. She is also Sinn Féin spokesperson on Disability and Carers and a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters.

Pauline discusses the horrific attack by her ex-husband that left her fighting for her life, how she and her family came to terms with the trauma, and her thoughts on his potential release from prison.

Pauline also taught Maths and History in Breifne College in Cavan Town, and speaks of the legacy of her teaching career and the pride she has in her students' achievements.

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