12 Facts About Beatrice Dixon

Beatrice Dixon was an Irish pioneer of women's participation in public life, and served as the first woman juror in Ireland.

Beatrice Dixon was born Beatrice Butler in Dublin on 17 August 1916.

Beatrice Dixon was the younger of the two daughters of James Bayley Butler and Katherine Butler.

Beatrice Dixon went to England in 1944, joining the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and worked as a meteorological observer in North Devon and Wiltshire.

Beatrice Dixon married Frederick E Dixon, a meteorologist on 19 April 1950.

Beatrice Dixon was called on several occasions, but was turned down in the courtroom.

Beatrice Dixon's contention was that the civil and legal rights of men and women were infringed by women not being allowed to serve on juries.

The dail brought together 180 prominent women, with Beatrice Dixon selected as the "ceann comhairle".

Beatrice Dixon was active in the Girl Guides, serving in a number of roles, including area commissioner.

Beatrice Dixon 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.

Beatrice Dixon was a keen gardener, and taught gardening courses.

Beatrice Dixon died on 16 March 2005 in Dublin, and her body was donated to the medical school in UCD.