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Tributes pour in for Nell McCafferty

Today saw the loss of one of Ireland’s most prominent feminists and journalists, Nell McCaffert...

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15.50 21 Aug 2024


Tributes pour in for Nell McCafferty


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Today saw the loss of one of Ireland’s most prominent feminists and journalists, Nell McCafferty.

Nell famously took part in the contraceptive train in 1971 and paved the way for legalisation of contraception here in Ireland.

Eamonn McCann, Activist and Journalist and Ailbhe Smyth, Activist and Campaigner join Kieran Cuddihy to discuss her impact.


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