Ailbhe Smyth
Ailbhe Smyth is a distinguished activist known for her extensive work in LGBT+ rights, feminist movements, and campaigns for marriage equality and reproductive rights in Ireland, earning her recognition as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Irish social justice.
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Recent news mentions
Activist Ailbhe Smyth, who chaired the conference, said the event would offer an opportunity to 'show that racism, hatred, bigotry and violence which we saw so recently against our long-established Indian community here in Ireland is completely intolerable'.
‘Alarming escalation’ in racist incidents in Ireland, conference hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-09
Ailbhe Smyth opened Éilís Ní Dhuibhne's eyes to cultural feminism.
‘I was part of a movement of women writers of Ireland’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Ailbhe Smyth has been involved in LGBT+ activism, feminist activism, the campaign for marriage equality and the campaign to Repeal the 8th Amendment.
25 brilliant Irish women in 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
