Misneach

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1:05 AM to 2:05 AM

Wednesday 18 June

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Because the first three pregnancies had caused her serious medical harm, May McGee knew that having another child could be fatal. Contraception was illegal in Ireland in 1972 so May's spermicidal jelly was seized by customs officials and she was threatened with jail. Undeterred, the McGees took a case that they won on appeal at the Supreme Court. Six years later, contraception was legalised. Everyday couple May and Séamus McGee from Skerries had no idea their actions would have such a profound effect on Irish society