Paige Behan was left angry, scared and humiliated after being turned away from Dublin's St James’s Hospital on August 15. She presented herself with a wound infection, bleeding and symptoms of nausea and was looking for urgent medical care while recovering from Sexual Reassignment Surgery which took place in that month. She discusses this incident and, in her words, her life-saving surgery on today’s podcast.  

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‘They didn’t know how to treat me’: Trans woman allegedly denied urgent treatment at Dublin hospital

Over at Indo Sport, we’ve just wrapped up week three of our brand new podcast, which you can find in all the usual podcast places. Each day, Joe Molloy and the wider Irish Independent team will be bringing you the main news and views across the world of sport, but also plenty of in-depth items as well. This past week, we welcomed hurling legend Joe Canning to studio for a feature interview.
 
Beyond his prodigious rise with Portumna and stellar on-field career with Galway, we delved into lots more outside the sporting arena - from the pain of grief to the joy of parenthood, and plenty else besides.
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Indo Sport Special: The Joe Canning Interview

The sudden death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment world. The 31-year-old was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after falling from a third-floor balcony on Wednesday. Questions are now being asked, not just about the nature of his death, but the reporting and online commentary surrounding it. 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan          Guests: Sophie Peachey and Dave Hanratty 

One Direction singer Liam Payne dead at 31: What we know so far 

It is undoubtedly the political scandal of the year, but could this also be the moment that defines Mary Lou McDonald’s political career? The Sinn Féin leader has been accused of orchestrating an “elaborate cover-up” after admitting she failed to divulge the real reason for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s sudden resignation from the Seanad. 
Host: Kevin Doyle 
Guest: Philip Ryan 

‘They didn’t know how to treat me’: Trans woman allegedly denied urgent treatment at Dublin hospital

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