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Ireland's First Female Navy Commander

In 1995 women were given the right to join the Irish naval service. Fast forward 25 years and th...

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14.55 5 Sep 2020


Ireland's First Female Navy Commander


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In 1995 women were given the right to join the Irish naval service. Fast forward 25 years and they have just appointed their First female Commander and Commander Roberta O'Brien spoke to Susan Keogh on the Breakfast Show about her career in the Navy and how she balances her profession and her family life. 

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