Introducing Lady Mary
Some of you might have never heard the name, but I assure you, her story soars higher than the planes…
Illustration by Seán Branigan of Storyboard Workshop
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.
Documentary made by Brian Palfrey based on the biography of Lady Mary Heath “Lady Icarus’ by Lindie Naughton.