Death of Ann Lovett

For the French pianist and composer, see Anne Lovett (musician).

Death of Ann Lovett
Date31 January 1984
LocationGranard, County Longford, Ireland
CausePostpartum haemorrhage
DeathsMother and son

Ann Rose Lovett (6 April 1968 – 31 January 1984) was a 15-year-old schoolgirl from Granard, County Longford, Ireland, who died giving birth beside a grotto on 31 January 1984. Her baby son died at the same time and the story of her death played a huge part in a seminal national debate on women giving birth outside marriage.

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