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The first biography of one of Ireland’s most prominent political activists, social campaigners and lifelong feminists.
Mairin De Burca was one of Ireland's leading feminists, activists and socialists in the 20th century..
She was involved in the women's liberation movement, housing action, prisoners rights and campaigns against Apartheid and the Vietnam war. Her career was full of protests,marches,court cases, occupations, jail time and more.
As a leading member of Sinn Fein in the 1960s and 1970s De Burca was opposed to the use of physical force in Northern Ireland and fought to focus her party on social and economic issues.. When Sinn Fein split in 1970 she moved with the more radical wing of the party. and continued to oppose the use of physical force..
After her political career ended De Burca worked as a journalist and continued to campaign for women's rights and supported efforts to introduce contraception, divorce and abortion into Ireland.
BRAND NEW , May 2023, signed by the author
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Brian Kenny book on Mairin de Burca
Easy to read typeface. Good content with pics and bonus Freedom of Info items. Might quibble one or two viewpoints. Top class delivery, perfectly packaged.
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Marin de Burca: activist Feminist Socialist
A well-researched, engaging biography of a remarkable woman. Such an accomplished woman should be better known. Brian Kenny’s book is a step in the right direction.
