Ann Louise Gilligan

Ann Louise Gilligan
Ann Louise Gilligan on 16 November 2014
Born
Ann Louise Gilligan

(1945-07-27)27 July 1945
Died15 June 2017(2017-06-15) (aged 71)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma materBoston College
Occupations
Spouse
(m. 2003)

Ann Louise Gilligan (27 July 1945 – 15 June 2017) was an Irish theologian who taught at Saint Patrick's College, Drumcondra (part of Dublin City University). A former nun, she was the wife of Katherine Zappone. In Zappone and Gilligan v. Revenue Commissioners (2006), they unsuccessfully sought recognition of their Canadian marriage.[1][2] Despite failing in the courts, Gilligan was a leading campaigner in Ireland's 2015 same-sex marriage referendum, and ultimately succeeded in having her marriage recognised in Irish law before her death in 2017.

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  2. ^ Liam Collins (18 June 2017). "Reflections on a fearless life as Ann Louise is laid to rest". The Independent. Retrieved 19 June 2017.