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Also Known As Mary Teresa Winifred Bourke
Born May 21, 1944 (age 80) • Ballina • Ireland
Title / Office president (1990-1997), Ireland • parliament (1969-1989), Ireland
Political Affiliation Labour Party
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009)

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