The author and feminist campaigner passed away peacefully at a nursing home in Donegal after a long career writing about women's rights, poverty and social injustice
The author and feminist campaigner died on Wednesday, 21 August and will be laid to rest on Friday, 23 August.
“ Nell’s remains will be reposing at her sister Carmel's residence, 43 Belmont Crescent from 3:30pm this afternoon, Wednesday, 21st August. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, 23rd August, at 11:45am for 12:30pm Requiem Mass in St. Columba's Church, Longtower. A private cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Wake house will be private from 10pm in the evenings.
Taoiseach Simon Harris paid tribute to Nell, who he remembered as being “fierce, fearless and fiery”.
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