Ahern, Catherine--DB4925
Biographical Notes
Date of birth and date of death
Maiden name, place of origin
Ballybunion, Kerry
Marital status, religious denomination, children
Married
Social background, family connections
Education, occupation and public functions
Education
Colaiste Mhuire in Abbeyfeale; Convents of Mercy Newcastlewest and Tuam
Occupation
Functions in agricultural institutions
Irish Countrywomen’s Association: President 1961-64, president of the Kerry Federation, treasurer of Co. Limerick federation 1949, first secretary of the Abbeyfayle guild 1946-, first president of the Ballybunion guild 1953-
Functions in other institutions
An Bord Failte: director 1964-
Political activities
Council of Europe: member; TD North Kerry; Kerry County Council: member; Senate: member
Short Biography
References
Own publications
Sources
- Bolger, Pat (ed.), And See Her Beauty Shining There: The story of the Irish Countrywomen, 1986, p. 46
- Heverin, Aileen, The Irish Countrywomen’s Association, 2000
- Irish Farmers' Journal, 04.07.1964, p. 28