McAuliffe-Ennis, Helena (1951–)

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McAuliffe-Ennis, Helena (1951–)

Irish politician. Name variations: Helena McAuliffe Ennis. Born Helena McAuliffe, April 1, 1951, in Milltownpass, Co. Westmeath, Ireland; dau. of Timothy McAuliffe (senator).

Quit the Labour Party to join the Progressive Democrats (1985), then returned to Labour (1988); elected to the Seanad from the Cultural and Educational Panel (1983–87).

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