Tributes paid to 'courageous' Vicky Phelan who 'leaves lasting legacy behind'

Floods of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to Vicky, who is remembered as a "courageous" woman who fought for the women of Ireland.

READ MORE:Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecast ‘foehn wind’ to bring unusual blast of heat before major change Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: "Rip Vicky Phelan. Gracious and strong when you were so badly let down. Thats heartbreaking news on a Monday morning" Columba Books wrote: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of Vicky Phelan's passing. A courageous woman, her legacy will forever live on in all our hearts in Ireland and beyond.Another said: "RIP Vicky Phelan. A incredibly courageous woman who will live on in our hearts and in the history of this country."Vicky was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2014, having undergone a smear test in 2011 showing no abnormalities.In April 2018, she settled a High Court action for €2.

Acknowledging the immense work Vicky undertook to raise awareness surrounding cervical cancer and Cervical Checks failings, one person said: "Heartbreaking!!"A hero for the women of Ireland.A second said: "Thank you Vicky. From the women of Ireland, we owe you a debt of gratitude. You fought for yourself, for your family and for Irish women. An amazing woman.While a third wrote: "Vicky Phelan was everyone's mother, sister and daughter and friend.

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