IRELAND
Irish Independent
FIONNAN SHEAHAN – 23 AUGUST 2013
THE young lawyer who took on the cause of the Magdalene Laundries victims has won a prestigious award for her human rights work.
London-based trainee barrister Maeve O’Rourke has been selected as the Family Law 2013 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.
The 26-year-old is the eldest daughter of RTE broadcaster Sean O’Rourke and Caroline Murphy.
It’s the second accolade she has received for her work, after receiving an award from the Ireland Fund last year.
But Ms O’Rourke says the awards are a testimony to the work carried out by many on behalf of the Magdalene Laundries women.
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