←Recommendations of A Story of a Laundry Girl

I'm in awe of any writer who can conjure up such a detailed life story in just a few pages, which Rachel has done to great effect here.
The subject is harrowing, and only gets worse. It's tough to read and tougher to see staged as we all know that whereas this story is fiction, it's so very close to the true horrors that went on at the time. What's worse is that this still goes on in 2025, in some countries.
Excellent.

A Story of a Laundry Girl is a powerful exploration of trauma, history, and complicity. Through the eyes of Kerrigan, Sister Katherine, and Kayleigh, Feeny-Williams delves into a dark chapter of Irish history with raw emotion and poignant storytelling. A must-read for those seeking impactful, thought-provoking work.

Harrowing, truthful and deeply-felt, Feeny-Williams pulls no punches in her exploration of a horrifying slice of history that sears itself into generations of trauma, for its victims, and their descendants. Walking a razors' edge, the characters charged with actioning unspeakable pain share the pulse of their complicity with institutional abuse, caging us inside a taut nightmare of bureaucratized dehumanization. This would make a wonderful audio narration at the new National Centre for Research and Remembrance in Dublin.

Feeny-Williams masterfully weaves together three distinct perspectives—Kerrigan, Sister Katherine, and Kayleigh—each revealing different facets of this dark chapter in Irish history. The raw emotion and historical relevance of this work make it a must-see for audiences who value stories that challenge and inspire.

A unique look at (fairly recent) history that takes you through the sad story from three different perspectives. On the whole, it provides a moving narrative of fate's sometimes unkind touch upon those it falls. This was a gripping tale from the beginning and would definitely be brought well to life upon a stage.

I am a sucker for all things Irish history, so this powerful piece was right up my alley. Rachel Feeny-Williams delivers a hell of a punch in this trio of monologues that tells with vivid characters and imagery the shameful tale of the Catholic laundries. I recommend this for any theater and would love to see it on stage.

There is so much pain, shame, and tragedy in this trilogy of monologues by RACHEL FEENY-Williams, but also a powerful reminder of the mistakes of the past. Mistakes for which young girls paid the ultimate price. With reproductive rights once again in jeopardy because of the faith and beliefs of some, this trilogy serves as a reminder that we must protect women, their rights, and their dignity.

Oh wow. What a history to unpack. We know so much better now, but that doesn't mean women don't still suffer like Kerrigan did. It is so wonderful that RFW is bringing light to this terrible mark in women's history. These characters are so full of depth. This is definitely worth exploring further!