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"I have an Irish accent after a migraine"

Kate Baggs is an Australian woman who suffers from a rare form of migraine. The migraines are gru...

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14.56 12 Jul 2019


"I have an Irish accent after a migraine"


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14.56 12 Jul 2019


Kate Baggs is an Australian woman who suffers from a rare form of migraine.

The migraines are gruelling, and at times, have the unusual side effect of giving Kate a different accent to her own one.

Previously, she spoke with a Canadian accent, but right now, it's Irish, despite the fact she has never been to the country she now sounds like!

Kate spoke with Sean this afternoon.


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