Honan, Tras (1930–)

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Honan, Tras (1930–)

Irish politician. Born Tras Barlow, Jan 4, 1930, in Tipperary, Ireland; dau. of Matt Barlow; sister of Carrie Acheson (TD); m. Derry Honan (senator).

Joined Fianna Fáil (1948); nominated to the Seanad by the Administrative Panel: Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel (1977), the only woman nominated from the 5 vocational panels; served until 1993.

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