Suffragist and trade unionist Helen Chenevix died #OTD in 1963. With comrade and life partner Louie Bennett, formed Irish Women's Suffrage Federation. Helped co-found IWWU. Elected to Dublin Corporation, acting Lord Mayor x2. President of Irish Trade Union Congress

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📷 plaque commemorating Helen Chenevix (#TheWildGees CC-BY-SA)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Chenevix