Shay McGee
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Shay McGee was a pivotal figure in a landmark legal case in 1973 alongside his wife May, challenging the State's ban on contraception in Ireland, which ultimately led to a significant change in the country's laws regarding marital privacy and reproductive rights.
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Shay McGee, along with his wife May, fought a legal battle that changed contraceptive laws in Ireland.
John Collison’s intervention – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-02
Ireland· 2025-11-02
Shay McGee feared not only for his wife’s health but for her life.
May McGee’s achievement meant couples could have healthy sexual relationships without fear – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-01
Ireland· 2025-11-01
Shay McGee was May's husband and co-litigant in the Supreme Court case.
May McGee, wife, mother and grandmother celebrated in words, poetry and song – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-01
Ireland· 2025-11-01
Shay McGee supported his wife Mary in her legal battle regarding contraceptive rights.
an enduring legacy – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-01
Ireland· 2025-11-01
Shay McGee supported his wife Mary in their landmark legal crusade for the constitutional right to contraception.
The dignified Irish mother who took on the might of the State and became a feminist icon – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-10-29
Ireland· 2025-10-29
