LILLIE DILLON—‘IRELAND’S AIRWOMAN NO. 1’
By Tom Dillon Described as ‘Ireland’s airwoman No.1’, Lillie Dillon from Listowel, Co. Kerry, was a pioneer of Irish aviation. Living at a time when societal attitudes imposed many restrictions on women, her exploits throughout her colourful life made her a remarkable individual. She was born as Elizabeth Mary de Courcy Dillon on 27 October … Read more