Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick

Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick - authors, podcasters, and historians.Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick are both History Professors and authors. Their best-selling book in 2023 “Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women” is a masterpiece of social history and true crime. Their presentation at Immrama, will narrate some of the journeys and stories of these women in America. Some lived peaceful lives but others found themselves in very difficult situations.

Details of this year’s festival programme can be found elsewhere on this website.

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About Lismore Immrama

Immrama is held in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, on a weekend in June each year since 2003. Immrama has been dedicated to the art of Travel Writing, Good Music, and Fine Entertainment since its inception. Over the centuries many people have made journeys to and from Lismore and we hope that you will enjoy your lmmram in Lismore.

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