Mary O'Rourke

Irish politician (1937–2024)
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Summary

Mary O'Rourke was born on May 31, 1937[1], in Athlone[2]. She died on October 3, 2024[3], in Deansgrange[4]. She worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Patrick Lenihan[6]
  • Child: Feargal O'Rourke[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Ireland[8]
  • Position held: Minister for Transport[9], Minister for Health (Ireland)[10], Leader of Fianna Fáil[11], Minister for Education (Ireland)[12], Teachta Dála[13], senator of Ireland[14], Leader of the Seanad[15], Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment[16]
  • Educated at: University College Dublin[17]
  • Sex or gender: female[18]
  • Member of political party: Fianna Fáil[19]
  • Family name: O'Rourke[20], Lenihan[21]
  • Given name: Mary[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Irish[23]
  • Birth name: Mary Lenihan[24]
  • Name in native language: Mary O'Rourke[25]
  • Number of children: 2[26]
  • Sibling: Brian Lenihan Snr[27]

FAQs

Where was Mary O'Rourke born?

Mary O'Rourke was born in Athlone[2].

Where did Mary O'Rourke die?

Mary O'Rourke passed away in Deansgrange[4].

Who were Mary O'Rourke's parents?

Mary O'Rourke's father was Patrick Lenihan[6].

What did Mary O'Rourke do for work?

Mary O'Rourke worked as a politician[5].

Where did Mary O'Rourke go to school?

Mary O'Rourke was educated at University College Dublin[17].

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  10. [13] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. Retrieved . oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. Retrieved . oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . longfordleader.ie. Retrieved . longfordleader.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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