Helen Chenevix

Chenevix attended Alexandra College in Milltown in Dublin,[7] where fellow suffragist and partner Louie Bennett had obtained her education twenty years previously.

Chevenix subsequently continued her studies at Trinity College where she was a part of the first group of women to graduate and attain a B.A degree in 1909.

[7] Chenevix became interested and immersed in the suffragette movement and was a key member in the Irish Women's Suffrage Federation.

Chenevix helmed many marches and debates on the subject of women's rights, in regular collaboration with fellow suffragist Bennett, with whom she partnered with in most political activities.

[10] In Pax et Libertas, Chenevix wrote that Bennett was "the best loved woman in Dublin" and "Peace and Freedom were here twin ideals".

This successful strike lasted 3 months in total and the whole nation was awarded with two weeks paid annual holidays at the end.

[16] After Bennett's retirement in 1955, Chenevix acquired her position as general secretary of the Irish Women's Worker's Union.

[6] After she retired from the Irish Women Workers’ Union in 1957, Chenevix concentrated on working for peace and nuclear disarmament.

Amongst those who attended the funeral were members of the Dáil and Senate, representatives of the Trade Union movement and many of Chenevix's personal friends.

[21] A bench has been placed in St Stephens Green park in honour of Chenevix and Bennett for their hard work in fighting for women's rights.

[23] A walking tour was organised by Ingenious Ireland on International Women's Day 2015 to celebrate the lives of Chenevix, Bennett, Helena Molony and Kathleen Clarke and to honour their work on behalf of the laundries.