Evelyn McClafferty

Journalist / Programme-Maker / Broadcaster

Evelyn McClafferty is a Journalist, Programme-Maker & Broadcaster having worked, under many hats, for RTÉ since 2004. She's been awarded by The Association for International Broadcasting and twice at the New York Festivals: World's Best Radio Programmes for documentary/programme-making.

The Siege Of Sarajevo Series2 EP2

“At the beginning, it was just unreal. We didn’t believe what was happening and we thought it was just going to stop."

Voices • 04 Oct 17

Ghandi's Syrian state documents. Pictured, as a young boy

The Secret Communist Series2 EP1

“One of our colleagues in the party – he was caught out and taken to prison and his nails were pulled out. That era was completely impossible.”

Voices • 22 Dec 16

My Dad; My Hero Series1 EP12

The law is changing to give unmarried fathers automatic rights to their children, but for some men it's too late.

Voices • 05 Jan 17

My Sister Surrogate Series1 EP11

John and Marie McPhelimy have an 18 month old daughter, Lucy. She was born after Marie’s sister acted as surrogate for the couple, giving birth to Lucy, using Marie’s eggs and John’s sperm.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

Remembering to Remember Series1 EP10

Three years ago, when Helen Rochford Brennan was 62, she was diagnosed with a form of Dementia called early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

The Abortion Issue #2 Series1 EP9

In the second of two parts about abortion, Bernadette Goulding describes her experience. Bernadette had an abortion over 40 years ago. She now works as a coordinator for Rachel's Vineyard, an abortion support network. This is her story.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

Exhibiting Solus Series1 EP8

34-year-old Solus, from Dublin, never imagined he'd be a full-time street artist. He worked in IT, spent some time in a drug treatment centre, but now he's eight years clean and exhibits across the world. This is his story.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

Shock Treatment Series1 EP7

Mary was 28 when she had her first baby. Although Mary had no history of any psychiatric illness prior to this, two days after giving birth she was separated from her baby, sent to a psychiatric hospital and given electroconvulsive therapy.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

Mam, Don't Move Series1 EP6

Jane and Derek Johnston are part-time farmers. Last year, Jane spent five days in a coma and three months in hospital after a serious accident on their farm. This is their story.

Voices • 29 Sep 16

The Abortion Issue #1 Series1 EP5

In the first of two parts about abortion, 25 year old Suzanne Lee from Belfast describes her experience. Three years ago, she bought abortion pills online to terminate her pregnancy. This is her story.

Voices • 29 Sep 16