* Topical subject in the light of the current campaign to repeal the eighth amendment to the Irish Constitution.* Explodes the myth that abortion was never available in Ireland.* Fascinating story of Mamie herself, a woman who defied convention in conservative Ireland.

* Topical subject in the light of the current campaign to repeal the eighth amendment to the Irish Constitution.* Explodes the myth that abortion was never available in Ireland.* Fascinating story of Mamie herself, a woman who defied convention in conservative Ireland.