About Joan Burke
Lived 1928 – 2016 (aged 88). Joan Burke was an Irish politician, farmer and nurse.
Joan Theresa Burke (; 8 February 1928 – 27 November 2016) was an Irish Fine Gael politician, farmer and nurse who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1964 to 1981. Her victory made her the first woman to ever represent County Roscommon as a TD, and she was only the fourth woman to represent Cumann na nGaedheal/Fine Gael since the foundation of the state.
She was from Bandon, County Cork. She was educated at Presentation Convent, Bandon, and later at Loreto Convent, Killarney, County Kerry. She trained as a nurse at Galway Regional Hospital, qualifying in 1951 and worked in Dublin at Cork Street Fever Hospital, and Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot.
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Who was Joan Burke?
Irish Fine Gael politician
When was Joan Burke born?
Joan Burke was born on 8 February 1928 in Bandon.
When did Joan Burke die?
Joan Burke died on 27 November 2016 in Dublin, Rathfarnham.
What was Joan Burke's occupation?
Joan Burke was a politician, farmer and nurse.
What nationality was Joan Burke?
Joan Burke was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Burke. https://biography.guide/joan-burke/
MLA: "Joan Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joan-burke/.
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