Madeleine ffrench-Mullen and Doctor Kathleen Lynn were prominent activists for Irish independence and women's rights during the early 20th century. Living in Dublin, they faced significant societal challenges as lesbians yet contributed immensely to the fight against British oppression. They were involved in the 1916 Easter Rising and established St Ultan's Children's Hospital in 1919, where they initiated a landmark vaccination project that saved thousands of children from tuberculosis. Their legacy continues to inspire women's rights and health initiatives globally.
Madeleine ffrench-Mullen and Doctor Kathleen Lynn, two heroic activists, lived together in Dublin and advocated for women's rights and Irish independence, especially during the Easter Rising.
Despite facing substantial obstacles, including British oppression and societal disapproval, they established St Ultan's Children's Hospital, enabling a critical vaccination project against tuberculosis.
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