Celia Lynch
Celia Lynch (née Quinn; 6 May 1908 – 16 June 1989) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician, Assistant Government Whip, and Teachta Dála (TD) for 23 years.[1] She also served as a Dublin City Councillor for many years.
Celia Lynch | |
|---|---|
 Lynch, c. 1930 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 1954 – June 1977 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Celia Quinn 6 May 1908 Duras House, Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 15 June 1989 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse(s) | James B. Lynch |
Her husband James B. Lynch was a TD and Senator from 1932 until his death in 1954. A housewife before entering politics, Lynch was elected to Dáil Éireann on her first attempt, as a Fianna Fáil candidate for the Dublin South-Central constituency at the 1954 general election, taking her seat in the 15th Dáil.[2] She lived at 156 Botanic Road, Glasnevin.
She was re-elected at the next five general elections, before retiring from politics at the 1977 general election. Her birthplace, Duras House, Kinvara, County Galway, was where the Abbey Theatre was founded.
See also
References
- "Celia Lynch". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- "Celia Lynch". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 1 September 2012.