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The Madman's Hotel

By: Niall Breslin
Narrated by: Niall Breslin
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About the Creator and Performer

Niall Breslin is a prominent Irish mental health campaigner, public speaker, author, podcaster, musician, and former athlete. He holds degrees in economics and sociology and a master's in mindfulness-based interventions. He is currently pursuing a PhD in mental health systems. As co-founder of the charity A Lust for Life, Niall has received numerous social entrepreneurship awards. He works with global leaders, organisations, and governments on mental health projects. Niall hosts the multi-award-winning Where Is My Mind podcast and has authored various books on mindfulness and emotional well-being for adults and children. His charity school program, which is in over 40% of Irish primary schools, aims to support young people in becoming better guardians of their own minds. Niall is also a successful musician and songwriter, a former coach on The Voice of Ireland, and a multi-disciplinary endurance and adventure athlete. His multifaceted career demonstrates his commitment to destigmatising mental health and promoting emotional well-being.

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History

Who knew? Without bringing things to light, society may never have known the details of what happened behind the walls of Ireland's Asylums. In order for there to be change, we must know the history.
My heart breaks for Julia Leonard and her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Fantastic story, heartbreaking

My eyes were opened to the inhumanity survived in early Ireland. This is a story that needed to be told. Thank you. Niall.

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Poignant look at the treatment of mental illness in Ireland through the years

The narrator takes you on a compassionate journey as a family searches to restore the history of loved ones journey through the mental heahealth treatment system in historical Ireland.

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What an interesting and important story

Well done overall. Well paced. Engaging storyline. Pleasant narrator. Well thought out and respectfully written.

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Fascinating and Tragic

I loved that some level of dignity and respect was able to be restored to those mistreated and misunderstood.

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Very Interesting

It is good for us to understannd the institutional system and it is also good to return to them their names and dignity.

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Loved this investigative piece!

Grateful for the time these people have invested to bring these stories to light. Things don’t improve if we keep them hidden. Truth and transparency are not without pain but they are necessary to move forward in a positive direction

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Thoughtful and heartbreaking

This was a well done series that kept my interest and broke my heart. Well done to the author

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Excellent

The subject matter is dear to my heart and such a prevalent part of modern society. We often forget the history of mental illnesses and how they were perceived. This was a compelling and thought provoking story of what was, and still continues today. Well done!

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Beautiful story..

This is a beautiful story of determination and commitment. It’s respect for our history and lost loved ones, admitting what happened. And discovering along the way people who really care.

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