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Eileen Flynn (Irish: Eileen Ní Fhloinn; born 1989/1990) is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Senator since June 2020, after being nominated by the Taoiseach. [2] Her background is in community development and activism on behalf of Irish Travellers.
Jan 7, 2021 · 19.05 7 Jan 2021. Eileen Flynn was appointed to the Seanad in 2020, making her the first Traveller to take a seat. In this week's Thursday Interview, she talks about growing up on a halting site,...
Jul 20, 2020 · On 14 July 2020, we talked to Eileen Flynn who made history (or herstory!) when she became the first Traveller to be elected to the Seanad in June 2020. She has been an activist for many years now, speaking out on issues that affect her community, and particularly the women in her community.
Jul 3, 2020 · Senator Eileen Flynn (30), the first Traveller woman in the Oireachtas, is proud of her identity. But she tells of a lifetime of hiding it. Having grown up in Labre Park – the oldest...
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Mar 15, 2021 · Senator Eileen Flynn is used to making history and breaking boundaries on a personal level, but here she tells Gail Bell, ahead of her appearance at this year's Imagine!
Jun 29, 2020 · Eileen Flynn has made history as the first woman from the Travelling community to sit in the Seanad - the upper house of the Irish Parliament. The new senator said she had worked all...
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Sep 22, 2020 · Eileen first met Liam at a protest seven years ago, but the pair only became a couple in 2017. In 2018, they married and their first child Billie was born 11 months ago. “Billie was a miracle ...
