Reynolds, Mary (c. 1890–1974)
Reynolds, Mary (c. 1890–1974)
Irish politician. Born c. 1890 in Drumcowra, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland; died Aug 29, 1974; m. Patrick Reynolds (Fine Gael TD, Sligo, died 1932); children: 7, including Patrick Joseph Reynolds (TD, later senator); grandchildren: Gerry Reynolds (TD).
Following the death of deputy husband who was fatally shot during the election campaign, was returned to the 7th Dáil for Sligo/Leitrim (1932); though defeated in the following election, was returned to the 9th-16th Dáil (1937–61), holding the record for the woman winning the most elections; did not contest the election when Leitrim was divided between Sligo and Roscommon (1961).
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