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12 Months ago, Frank Brehany’s latest book, ‘A Magdalene Rose’, enjoyed its Global Book Launch in Monmouth in South Wales. The success of that launch was followed by 3 successful launch events in the Republic of Ireland in September 2025.

This is the 7th article and podcast & article that I have produced about Ireland’s National Centre for Research & Remembrance (NCRR), seeking as I do, to highlight the silver-lining for this great endeavour.

We all like to think that the flight that we take is one of the safest and most efficient ways to move around the world. Yet, for over 70 years there is a hidden issue which affects the health and comfort of passengers and crew: contaminated cabin air quality, often referred to as “fume events” or “aerotoxic syndrome”.

Since 2006, I have been involved in the work and advocacy on aircraft cabin air quality.

Once I published 'A Magdalene Rose', I began 'The Journey Home', not just for the book, but to bring an Irish society recognition of those within the book, because for so long, for some 94 years, their names & presence were all invisible.

There are so many aspects to my book, A Magdalene Rose. It is a story that is rich in people and places, all with a story to tell.

When I began my journey, some 14 years ago, it was to fulfill a promise; a promise to find the truth.

On this date, 54 years ago, Mary Julia Breheny died within the infamous High Park Magdalene Laundry in Dublin having spent over 40 years in that Institution. Frank Brehany (See Note 1), has today formally launched a bid to bring his draft Bill, also known as “Mary’s Law”, before members of the Oireachtas in the hope that he can secure support or sponsorship for this important initiative.

The question of accountability for those who were made victims and survivors of Ireland's abusive institutional system remains a profoundly complex and morally charged issue.

In 1997, Frank Brehany began his journey in bringing travel news and guidance to UK holidaymakers. He also became extensively engaged in bringing ordinary consumer stories into the heart of consumer politics both in Westminster and the European Union.

Those who have been following my blog, or through the social networks, will have been witness to all that I have written about my book, 'A Magdalene Rose', since May of this year.

Both before and after I published 'A Magdalene Rose', I have been talking about the failure of four people's Human Rights and their Rights contained within the Irish Constitution.

It's been a roller-coaster year, for all the right reasons! At the beginning of 2025, I was in the final throes of completing the development and copy edits of 'A Magdalene Rose' and finalising the design of the book and its front cover and dust-jacket.

Many Irish Americans have heard about the Magdalene Laundries, but few understand the full scope of what these institutions represented. Established through cooperation between the Irish Catholic Church and the emerging Irish State, these laundries were places where women, often labeled as "fallen," were confined and forced into labor.

When exploring the issue of human rights within the context of Ireland, it reveals a complex tapestry woven from historical struggles, legislative progress, and ongoing social challenges.

The author of 'A Magdalene Rose', Frank Brehany, is very pleased to announce the launch of the paperback edition of his book today.

I have been writing for many years. For the last 27 or so years, I have been producing articles about Consumer issues and sometimes, the actual human rights attached to those everyday rights.

The evolution of these strategies reflects a growing recognition that securing human rights requires not only moral persuasion but also practical mechanisms for enforcement and accountability.

Frank Brehany, the Author of ‘A Magdalene Rose’, is pleased to announce that his book will be published in the eBook format on Monday 10 November 2025.

In the ever-expanding world of audio content, podcasts have emerged as a compelling medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment. Among the many platforms available, Spotify has distinguished itself as a premier destination for podcast enthusiasts