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Mary Reynolds

1889 – 1974

Irish politician

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Lived 1889 – 1974 (aged 84). Mary Reynolds was an Irish politician and farmer.

Mary Reynolds (10 October 1889 – 29 August 1974) was an Irish politician, farmer and grocer from County Leitrim.

She was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) at the 1932 general election for the Leitrim–Sligo constituency. Her husband Patrick Reynolds had been a TD for the same constituency in the 6th Dáil, but was fatally shot on 14 February, during the 1932 general election campaign. The election in Leitrim–Sligo was then postponed, and Mary Reynolds later won the seat, serving in the Dáil for 25 years.

She lost her seat at the 1933 general election but was elected for the Leitrim constituency at the 1937 general election as a Fine Gael TD. She represented the Sligo–Leitrim constituency from 1948 until her retirement at the 1961 general election.

She had seven children, including her son Patrick J. Reynolds, who was a Fine Gael TD and senator, as was his son Gerry Reynolds.

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Family & relationships

Spouse
Patrick Reynolds (Cumann na nGaedheal politician)
Child
Patrick J. Reynolds (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mary Reynolds?

Irish politician

When was Mary Reynolds born?

Mary Reynolds was born on 10 October 1889 in County Leitrim.

When did Mary Reynolds die?

Mary Reynolds died on 29 August 1974 in County Leitrim.

What was Mary Reynolds's occupation?

Mary Reynolds was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was Mary Reynolds?

Mary Reynolds was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary Reynolds

· Wikidata: Q6780593

· DBpedia: Mary Reynolds (politician)

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