Clodagh Finn: Stamp of approval for the pioneering Thekla Beere

This exceptional woman and trailblazing civil servant deserves to be back in circulation

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023 - 20:00

THEKLA BEERE was mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in three successive elections — in 1976, 1983, and 1990.

It is a pity she didn’t run, at least once, because then the contribution of this exceptional woman, moderniser, trailblazing public servant and founder of An Óige, might be better known.

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