Pauline Scanlon

Pauline Scanlon is a traditional Irish singer and activist known for her poignant music that explores deep emotional themes, particularly her relationship with her late mother, Eileen. In her documentary 'Amhráin do mo Mháthair,' Scanlon reflects on her mother's struggles, including the trauma of giving up a child for adoption, and highlights her advocacy for gender equality in Irish traditional music through the organization FairPlé.