Carrie Acheson | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – February 1982 | |
| Constituency | Tipperary South |
| South Tipperary County Council | |
| In office 1974–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Caroline Barlow 11 September 1934 County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Relations | Tras Honan (brother) |
| Parents | Matt Barlow (father) |
| Alma mater | London School of Business Studies |
Caroline Acheson (née Barlow; born 11 September 1934) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician.[1]
Career
Acheson was born in Tipperary in 1934, 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.
She was elected to South Tipperary County Council in 1974. She was elected to Dáil Éireann for the Tipperary South constituency at the 1981 general election, but lost her seat at the following February 1982 election.[2]
She is a sister of former Senator Tras Honan.
See also
References
- ^ "Caroline Acheson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "Carrie Acheson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 15 January 2011.