About this episode
Meg Daly uncovers her family's hidden history of slavery in Jamaica.
Meg Daly uncovers her family’s hidden history of slavery in Jamaica. In this programme, we hear from local Jamaicans who helped Meg in her search for her ancestry and their family connections with slavery. Meg and her family also speak of the profound shame they now feel over the behaviour of their ancestors. (2026) Produced by Chris Nikkel and Ciarán O’Neill with Tim Desmond, Ronan Kelly and the Documentary On One team. Diary reader: Patrick Dunne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Tim Desmond, Ronan Kelly
Guest: Meg Daly
Topics covered
- slavery
- ancestry
- family history
- Jamaica
Keywords
- hidden history
- local Jamaicans
- family connections
- profound shame
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Jamaica
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