Ann Louise Gilligan

Ann Louise Gilligan
Ann Louise Gilligan
	Ann Louise Gilligan on 16 November 2014
Born	Ann Louise Gilligan; 27 July 1945; Dublin, Ireland
Died	15 June 2017 (aged 71); Dublin, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Alma mater	Boston College
Occupations	Theologian; Lecturer;
Spouse	Katherine Zappone (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. 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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