Crowley, Honor Mary (1903–1966)
Crowley, Honor Mary (1903–1966)
Irish politician. Born Honor Mary Boland, Oct 19, 1903, in London, England; died Oct 18, 1966; dau. of John Pius Boland (chief whip of the Irish Party, representing South Kerry at Wstminsiter, 1900–18); m. Fred H. Crowley (TD, South Kerry, 1927–45).
Began career as social worker in London; following death of husband, won a seat in a by-election as a Fianna Fáil representative to the 12th Dáil (1945–48), the 1st woman to represent Kerry; returned to the 13th-18th Dáil for South Kerry (1948–66); was the 1st woman to represent Ireland on a delegation to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg (1954–57).
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