Jackman, Mary (1943–)

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Jackman, Mary (1943–)

Irish politician. Born Mary Furlong, April 1943 in Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, Ireland; dau. of George Furlong (politician); m. Nicholas Jackman.

Representing Fine Gael, elected to the Seanad from the Labour Panel: Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel (1989–93, 1997–2002), the 1st woman senator from Limerick; became the 1st woman Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council in its 100-year history (1998).

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