Ann Lovett

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

Review: ‘Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital’, ‘Christy Moore: Journey’, ‘Ireland’s Fittest Mum’

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

Opinion: This was a society run by men, for men

The sad story of Ann Lovett

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