Devlin-McAliskey a true Irish hero

IT was refreshing to read Linda Kelly’s article on Bernadette Devlin-McAliskey (Features, Nov 25)) recently.

As part of Ms Kelly’s generation I can understand her almost embarrassment at her lack of awareness regarding Ms Devlin-McAliskey’s illustrious and impressive past and the prominent role she played in Irish history, a role largely neglected by the generation of today.

Although hardly a scholar of the history of Northern Ireland myself, my mother grew up during the era of the Troubles and often spoke of her admiration for Ms Devlin-McAliskey, a firebrand and tireless campaigner for women’s and civil rights during some of the most turbulent times on our Ireland.