Ahern, Catherine--DB4925

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

Keywords

Irlande

Ahern, Catherine--DB4925

Ahern, Catherine--DB4925 .