Carrie Acheson | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – February 1982 | |
| Constituency | Tipperary South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Caroline Barlow 11 September 1934 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 16 January 2023 (aged 88) Waterford, Ireland |
| Spouse | Hugh Acheson |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives |
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| Alma mater | London School of Business Studies |
Caroline Acheson (née Barlow; 11 September 1934 – 16 January 2023) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Tipperary South from 1981 to 1982.[1]
Career
Acheson was born in Clonmel, Tipperary, in 1934. She was daughter of Matt Barlow, Republican activist in the Irish War of Independence. She was educated at the Presentation Convent, Clonmel, the Convent of Mercy, Carlow, and the London School of Business Studies. Acheson worked as a company director in the family business before becoming involved in politics.[citation needed]
Acheson was elected to South Tipperary County Council in 1974. She was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Tipperary South constituency at the 1981 general election, but lost her seat at the following February 1982 election.[2]
Acheson was a sister of former Senator Tras Honan. She was chairperson of the Irish Red Cross Society from 1981 to 1984.
Acheson died on 16 January 2023, at the age of 88.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Caroline Acheson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "Carrie Acheson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ Ryan, Sean (16 January 2023). "Tributes paid after death of former Tipperary TD Carrie Acheson". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
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