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President Higgins leads tributes to trailblazer journalist Nell McCafferty

President Higgins leads tributes to trailblazer journalist Nell McCafferty — Journalist Nell McCafferty (PA)

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024 - 13:58

David Young, Gráinne Ní Aodha and Cate McCurry, PA

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to renowned author, journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty, who has died at the age of 80.

The celebrated writer’s family said she died in the early hours of Wednesday at a nursing home in Co Donegal.

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