Burke, Joan T. (1929–)
Burke, Joan T. (1929–)
Irish politician. Born Joan T. Crowley, Feb 1929, in Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland; m. James Burke (TD, Roscommon, 1954–64).
Following husband's death, won a by-election as a Fine Gael candidate to 17th Dáil, the 1st woman to represent Roscommon (1964–65); returned to 18th-21st Dáil (1965–81); as a state-registered nurse, was later a ward sister in Cherry Orchard Fever Hospital, Dublin.
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