believed that she was the first woman in Ireland to serve on a jury, during two high court cases in July 1957. The IHA continued to advocate for greater involvement of women in public life, convening a "women's dáil" at a Dublin hotel on 12 November 1972. The dáil brought together 180 prominent women, with Dixon selected as the "ceann comhairle". This alternative dáil discussed ways of improving women's status and social condition, but didn't have much influence on future legislation. Dixon was also active in the Girl Guides, serving in a number of roles, including area commissioner. She was engaged in local history, publishing a number of papers on the history of Dublin, and was a member of the Old Dublin Society for over 50 years, serving on its committee. She was a keen gardener, and taught gardening courses. Along with her husband, Dixon was a frequent correspondent to the letters page of The Irish Times. Dixon died on 16 March 2005 in Dublin, and her body was donated to the medical school in UCD. References 1916 births 2005 deaths Irish activists Irish women activists