To the average person, Christine Buckley was an ‘Irish hero’, but to Conor she was just mum

For Conor Buckley, the son of campaigner Christine Buckley, activism started in the home. Ahead of Mother’s Day, he pays tribute to his mum, the inspiration behind his new inclusive fashion label, Human Collective. By Kate Demolder

It’s a bright, early morning on Paddy’s Day week, and Conor Buckley, son of the late trailblazer and activist Christine, feels a little worse for wear.

“I’ve just gotten the two red lines on an antigen there,” he laughs. “Covid’s finally gotten me!” he says. “Ah I’m grand though. I was out at the weekend and just thought I couldn’t drink anymore!”