May McGee

May McGee, who passed away at the age of 81, is renowned for her pivotal role in a landmark legal case that led to the Supreme Court's decision declaring the ban on the sale and importation of contraceptives in Ireland unconstitutional. Alongside her husband Shay, May's courageous legal action not only challenged the prevailing Catholic moral standards of the time but also sparked a social revolution in Ireland, ultimately transforming reproductive rights and access to contraception for women and marginalized communities. Her legacy is one of bravery and advocacy for individual dignity and rights.