Dowdall, Jane (1899–1974)

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Dowdall, Jane (1899–1974)

Irish politician and nurse. Born Jane Doggett, Sept 29, 1899, in Smithfield, Dublin, Ireland; died Dec 10, 1974; m. J.C. Dowdall (senator).

Elected to the Seanad from the Industrial and Commercial Panel (1951–61); was the 1st woman Lord Mayor of Cork (1959–60) and the 1st woman member, Council of State (1964).

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