Nano Nagle voted Ireland's greatest woman

IRELAND'S greatest woman is an 18th century nun credited with establishing girls' education in the State.

Nano Nagle, who founded the Presentation Sisters in 1777, was given the accolade following a phone-in poll conducted by Marian Finucane's RTÉ radio show.

Sr Nagle was the preferred choice over former president Mary Robinson and disgraced Olympic swimmer Michelle Smith, who provided stiff opposition for the top slot.