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Nell McCafferty was never afraid of causing controversy in pursuit of her goals. History has proved she was right about most of them
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The 40th anniversary of Ann Lovett’s death in a grotto in Granard is remembered in silence in the Co Longford town
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The last letters of Ann Lovett and her sister Trisha
Ann Lovett’s death 39 years ago was not only a tragedy for her family but also an infamous public scandal. Her sister Trisha died by suicide less than three months later
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Ciaran Creagh’s Ann is an undeniably sincere and considered effort to pay homage to a generation of misused women and girls
Woman charged with manslaughter of baby ‘held infant before placing her in a bin’
Accused woman, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to charges
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Gay Byrne unleashed tsunami of dialogue on unready Irish church
Broadcaster never thought of himself as theologian but he enhanced communion
Was Gay Byrne a feminist?
There were certainly notable missteps, but he gave Irish women a much-needed voice
Fintan O’Toole: Gay Byrne held the key to Ireland’s locked room of secrets
There is no other country in which light entertainment could lead into such dark territory
Hold the mic: How Gay Byrne ruled the radio waves
Radio show arguably even more important catalyst for change than The Late Late
Ireland, 1984: A year of fierce debates and ‘mounting evils’
From the Archives: Ann Lovett, Joanne Hayes, Majella Moynihan – all victims of the highly conservative society of 1984
National Lottery to renew journalism awards sponsorship
Former Examiner editor Tim Vaughan to chair judging panel for this year’s event
The 2018 Irish Times Christmas Prize Quiz
Test your knowledge of the past 12 months with these 100 questions – and you could win a prize
‘Christian Courtesy for Catholic Girls’: Reflections on a darker syllabus
I have fond memories of many books from the school curriculum, but it pains me to think that I never noticed back then how few of the stories were by women
Róisín Ingle: With the landslide for Yes, I finally felt like I belonged
The referendum result was Ireland confirming that women are equal citizens
On May 25th, I publicly acknowledged my abortion after 1,349 days of shame
I couldn't come home from New York to vote. So I shared my story instead, hoping to convince others
US groups urge anti-abortion activists to launch ‘alternative to abortion’ centres
Abortion referendum result prominent in US media outlets
My life was informed by the Eighth Amendment but I can’t vote on it
I want my goddaughter’s life to be free of the subconscious fears that have ruled mine
Maureen Dowd: Ireland in midst of existential battle over abortion
Friday’s referendum is fractious vote, dividing families and friends on long-hidden issue
Women’s Podcast: ‘I’m still working on Ann Lovett’s story’
After her interview with Richard McDonnell, Rosita Boland talks to Kathy Sheridan
Ann Lovett report praised by journalist who broke the story
Emily O’Reilly says ‘Irish Times’ interview ‘changed the narrative’ on teenager’s death
I was Ann Lovett’s boyfriend
Ann Lovett died in 1984 after giving birth at a grotto in Granard, Co Longford – a tragedy that continues to resonate. Here, Ann’s former boyfriend Ricky McDonnell speaks publicly for the first time
Tánaiste says those undecided on repeal may be frightened into No vote
Yes campaign must convince voters that the status quo is no longer acceptable
Why some Irish women keep their pregnancies secret
Concealed pregnancies, such as one revealed in Co Offaly this week, are more common than most of us think
Women’s Podcast: ‘She was Ann Rose Lovett, mother to Pat’
‘Irish Times’ journalist Rosita Boland speaks about Ann Lovett, who would have turned 50 last week
Voters will not be ‘fooled’ by Government in abortion campaign
Anti-abortion rally told ‘vague’ health claims will lead to terminations beyond 12 weeks
Metaphors of power: Infrastructure, cultural identity and the Irish State
Opening next week, Limerick’s 38th EVA International takes as its starting point the nation-building construction of the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station
Lord help us and save us from the fallen women and the silly, stupid girls
How much has Ireland really changed since the Joanne Hayes, Ann Lovett and X cases?
Kerry babies: a litany of failings that still resonate
Decision to offer a State apology and compensation is long overdue recognition of an appalling wrong
Harris raises Kerry babies and Lovett cases in abortion debate
Minister for Health: 3,265 women from every county had travelled abroad for abortions last year
Growing up in Kerry, people ‘acted weird and called it normal’
Shane Culloty had to leave Ireland to find his way as a songwriter of serious substance
Dublin Theatre Festival announces its 60th anniversary programme
Festival director Willie White says programme is about ‘keeping our momentum’
The Irish State’s difficult relationship with women’s bodies
From Ann Lovett to Savita Halappanavar and Katie Taylor, Paula McGrath traces the threads that form the fabric of her new novel
State papers: shedding light on a very different Ireland
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Government given report on Ann Lovett death
State papers 1986: Teenager died after giving birth beside grotto in Granard, Co Longford
Television: Too posh to push at the Portland maternity hospital
Review: ‘Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital’, ‘Christy Moore: Journey’, ‘Ireland’s Fittest Mum’
TV review: Christy Moore: Journey - An intense portrait of a conviction musician
The man we meet in the two-part documentary is an activist whose weapon is a guitar
Dr Rhona Mahony: 1916-2016 – giving birth in Ireland
Single mothers socially reviled, one-third of illegitimate babies died in their first year
Gay Byrne played seminal role in making Ireland a modern society
Broadcaster had unique ability to tap into zeitgeist of each decade, new study finds
‘I was advising a woman with five kids about budgeting. What she needed was a f***ing washing machine for cloth nappies’
Less advice and more action are needed to support familes in their homes and keep children out of social services
State papers of 1984 reveal capacity for ‘doublethink’ was all too evident
Chilling government memo underlines how close Republic was to a bailout
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