Irish Examiner view: Nell McCafferty was a powerful voice for social justice

The intrepid reporter invited our society to regard itself as it was in reality, not as a false ideal

NELL MCCAFFERTY

The passing of Nell McCafferty this week closes the door on a specific era of Irish life.

The Derry native reported on a wide range of subjects in a lengthy career in journalism, but for many she will be forever associated with a variety of issues which might be generally termed matters of social justice.