Carrie Acheson

Caroline Acheson (née Barlow; born 11 September 1934) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician.[1]

Carrie Acheson
Teachta Dála
In office
June 1981  February 1982
ConstituencyTipperary South
South Tipperary County Council
In office
1974–1981
Personal details
Born
Caroline Barlow

(1934-09-11) 11 September 1934
County Tipperary, Ireland
NationalityIrish
RelationsTras Honan (brother)
ParentsMatt Barlow (father)
Alma materLondon School of Business Studies

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

  1. "Caroline Acheson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  2. "Carrie Acheson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
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