Ann Louise Gilligan

Ann Louise Gilligan

activist Ireland

Ann Louise Gilligan was an influential figure in the Irish LGBTQ+ rights movement, best known for her partnership with Katherine Zappone. Together, they fought for marriage equality in Ireland, contesting the legal recognition of same-sex relationships before the landmark referendum in 2015. Gilligan's commitment to social justice and her activism have left a lasting impact on both the LGBTQ+ community and the broader landscape of equality in Ireland.

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Ireland Ireland: Ann Louise Gilligan's legal battle for marriage equality was a significant catalyst for the marriage equality campaign in Ireland. 9

Cormac Gollogly Richard Dowling Katherine Zappone
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: first same-sex couple to marry in Ireland say marriage equality ‘isn’t finished’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ann Louise Gilligan was a theologian and the late wife of Katherine Zappone, who together campaigned for marriage equality in Ireland. 9

Katherine Zappone Buzz O Neill Peter Maxwell Etain Kidney Michelle Walls Linda Cullen Feargha Ni Bhroin Joey Kavanagh Liam Karma James Mcconville Paul Corcoran Val Tataru Max Plamadeala Shane O Reilly Paul Curley Alan Hughes Karl Broderick Sarah Mcdevitt Geraldine Stone
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I burst out crying on referendum results day. I realised how exhausted and scared I had been’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ann Louise Gilligan, alongside Katherine Zappone, made the case in courts for same-sex couples' rights. 8

Katherine Zappone
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A boy sees us hold hands and says ‘I f***ing hate gay people’ – The Irish Times