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30 Mar 23

Murder Most Irish podcast celebrates trans pioneer Dr Lydia Foy

<i>Murder Most Irish</i> podcast celebrates trans pioneer Dr Lydia Foy

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In the podcast's 114th episode, hosts Sarah and Emma Jane draw on a variety of sources, including the RTÉ radio documentary My Name is Lydia Foy, which highlights the life of Dr. Foy and her fight for her true identity.

To pay tribute to the massive achievements of Dr Lydia Foy in her fight for trans rights, the award-winning podcast Murder Most Irish highlighted the activist's story. Dr Foy became the first trans person in Ireland to have her gender recognised on her birth certificate.

The episode is considered a special one since the podcast usually shines a light on the victims of murder in Ireland. For this time, hosts Emma and Sarah Jane discuss the momentous victory of Dr Lydia Foy and the impact her court case had on trans rights. Especially about bringing legal gender recognition for trans people to Ireland and the EU.

On Instagram, the podcasters wrote: "We want to take this opportunity to send our love to our trans sisters and brothers and the LGBTQIA+ community. We love you, and we‘ve got your back."

Emma explains that the episode was made in response to the increase in transphobic laws in the U.S., the rise in transphobic and homophobic hate crimes, and the rise in violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

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The information about Lydia Foy, starting at 25 minutes, is well-researched and delivered sensitively. On Instagram, Emma said, "I tried my absolute best to make sure all language I used in relation to transgender issues was correct, but if I got anything wrong, please let me know."

While discussing the details of Dr Foy‘s legal case, they also give a summary of her early school life, struggles with mental health, and relationships with her family and friends.

Dr Foy has made the lives of thousands of trans people living in Ireland better, now and into the future. Since the beginning of Foy's fight, the rights for trans people have improved, and there is more and more talk about LGBTQ+ issues. Emma and Sarah pay tribute to the importance of Dr Foy‘s legal challenge and rekindle hope in their podcast special.

Listen to the 144th episode of the true crime podcast, Murder Most Irish, below: