Frank Duff
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Frank Duff was a civil servant and the founder of the Legion of Mary, a Catholic organization established in 1921 that played a significant role in addressing social issues in Dublin, including the clampdown on prostitution in the Monto area during the mid-1920s. His efforts were pivotal in mobilizing community action against vice and promoting moral reform.
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Frank Duff was the founder of the Legion of Mary and had a significant impact on social issues in Ireland.
Finola Kennedy on a remarkable friendship between the founder of the Legion of Mary and former president WT Cosgrave – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-17
Ireland· 2025-11-17
Frank Duff established the Legion of Mary in 1921, which played a significant role in clamping down on prostitution in the Monto.
A century after the Monto, street prostitution has been replaced by sordid networks run by pimps – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-28
Ireland· 2025-03-28
