The Irish Times view on Nell McCafferty: a fierce voice for justice
Nell McCafferty was never afraid of causing controversy in pursuit of her goals. History has proved she was right about most of them
Nell McCafferty was never afraid of causing controversy in pursuit of her goals. History has proved she was right about most of them
McDonagh, author of Somebody Knows, talks about inspirations for her writing, her new podcast and more
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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
A consummate professional communicator, late broadcaster Gay Byrne gave his listeners a safe platform on which to speak about anything, while at key moments lightening the atmosphere
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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
Ciaran Creagh’s Ann is an undeniably sincere and considered effort to pay homage to a generation of misused women and girls
Accused woman, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to charges
The Elliptical Affinities exhibition at the Highlanes Gallery gives us a peek at what a differently-centred world might look like
Broadcaster never thought of himself as theologian but he enhanced communion
There were certainly notable missteps, but he gave Irish women a much-needed voice
There is no other country in which light entertainment could lead into such dark territory
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From the Archives: Ann Lovett, Joanne Hayes, Majella Moynihan – all victims of the highly conservative society of 1984
Former Examiner editor Tim Vaughan to chair judging panel for this year’s event
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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
The referendum result was Ireland confirming that women are equal citizens
I couldn't come home from New York to vote. So I shared my story instead, hoping to convince others
Abortion referendum result prominent in US media outlets
I want my goddaughter’s life to be free of the subconscious fears that have ruled mine
Friday’s referendum is fractious vote, dividing families and friends on long-hidden issue
After her interview with Richard McDonnell, Rosita Boland talks to Kathy Sheridan
Emily O’Reilly says ‘Irish Times’ interview ‘changed the narrative’ on teenager’s death
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
Yes campaign must convince voters that the status quo is no longer acceptable
Concealed pregnancies, such as one revealed in Co Offaly this week, are more common than most of us think
‘Irish Times’ journalist Rosita Boland speaks about Ann Lovett, who would have turned 50 last week
Anti-abortion rally told ‘vague’ health claims will lead to terminations beyond 12 weeks
Opening next week, Limerick’s 38th EVA International takes as its starting point the nation-building construction of the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station
How much has Ireland really changed since the Joanne Hayes, Ann Lovett and X cases?
Decision to offer a State apology and compensation is long overdue recognition of an appalling wrong
Minister for Health: 3,265 women from every county had travelled abroad for abortions last year
Shane Culloty had to leave Ireland to find his way as a songwriter of serious substance
Festival director Willie White says programme is about ‘keeping our momentum’
From Ann Lovett to Savita Halappanavar and Katie Taylor, Paula McGrath traces the threads that form the fabric of her new novel
How to cope with digital files and emails will be next big test
State papers 1986: Teenager died after giving birth beside grotto in Granard, Co Longford
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The man we meet in the two-part documentary is an activist whose weapon is a guitar
Single mothers socially reviled, one-third of illegitimate babies died in their first year
Broadcaster had unique ability to tap into zeitgeist of each decade, new study finds
Less advice and more action are needed to support familes in their homes and keep children out of social services
Chilling government memo underlines how close Republic was to a bailout
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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