Naomi Overend was an Irish philanthropist, filmmaker and motor enthusiast.
14 Facts About Naomi Overend
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Naomi Overend was born at Airfield House, Dundrum, Dublin on 19 August 1900.
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Naomi Overend was the youngest daughter of a solicitor, Trevor Overend and Bessie Anna "Lily" Overend.
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Naomi Overend had two older sisters, Letitia born in 1880, and Constance born in 1894 who died in infancy.
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Naomi Overend's philanthropy started at a young age, when at age 8 she organised a fete in aid of the Children's League of Pity, the junior division of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children which had been established by her mother.
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Naomi Overend worked alongside her mother at the Dundrum and Ballinteer District Nursing Association, taking over as president when her mother retired in 1962.
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Naomi Overend supported the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and helped her mother to set up the Women's National Health Association.
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Naomi Overend travelled extensively throughout her life, and documented her travels in film and photography.
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Naomi Overend was present in Kitzbuhel, Austria, when the Nazis invaded in 1938, and she documented the event in photographs.
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Naomi Overend developed an interest in cattle breeding at Airfield, particularly Jersey cattle.
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Naomi Overend's cattle were regular winners at the Royal Dublin Society annual spring show, with the cattle being recognisable by their Gilbert and Sullivan inspired names.
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Alongside her sister, Naomi Overend established the Airfield Trust to care for the farm and house, initially known as The Dromartin Trust.
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Naomi Overend travelled extensively with her sister, in Europe and internationally to India, Australia, and America.
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Naomi Overend was a keen skier, visiting Austria annually with friends until she was in her 60s.