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Arthur Leahy (born 1945)[1] is an Irish activist.

Arthur Leahy
Born1945 (age 78–79)
Cork, Ireland
Years active1980s-present[2]
OrganizationQuay Co-op[3]
Known foractivism

Activism

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Leahy campaigned against the anti-abortion referendum in 1983, and for changes in legislation in regard of divorce and contraception. He is active in the Cork branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign.[1]

Personal life

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Leahy is gay. He moved to London in the early 1960s, before returning to Cork in the late 1970s.[1] In 1980s, Leahy, along with his partner, Laurie Steele, were interview for RTÉ, at a time when homosexuality was illegal.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Egan, Orla. "Cork Queeros". corklgbtarchive.com.
  2. ^ "Arthur Leahy Quay Co-op 1980s · Cork LGBT Archive".
  3. ^ Brennan, Marjorie (January 5, 2020). "We Sell Books: Taking a co-operative approach to books". Irish Examiner.