Lady Mary Heath

Her Sky, Our voices...

Illustration by Seán Branigan of Storyboard Workshop

The Project

A celebration of the work and achievements of Sophie Mary Peirce-Evans (Lady Heath), Irish Aviator and sportswoman, born in Knockaderry near Newcastle West.

 

Writer and Producer Ella Daly and  Aeronautical Engineer and Pilot Ruth Bagnell proposed a project celebrating the life and work of Lady Mary Heath and encouraging women in aviation by working with young women in the Newcastle West area.

Introducing Lady Mary

Some of you might have never heard the name, but I assure you, her story soars higher than the planes…

Just a Girl

‘I can’t believe it, I’m actually going to do this’, I think as I’m about to climb into the cockpit.…

Sophie – My Story

The cool air of the autumn day grazes my skin and twists in my hair as I extend my legs…

The Jump

It was the day of the jump. I was so nervous, all I could think of were the consequences of…

Documentary made by Brian Palfrey based on the biography of Lady Mary Heath “Lady Icarus’ by Lindie Naughton.

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