Mary Frances McDonald
Mary Frances McDonald,, Irish feminist, born 1929.
Born Mary Frances Bowen in Tuam, County Galway, she joined the Irish Countrywomen's Association while living in Croom, County Limerick c.1947. For over sixty-four years she has been a member of the ICA Clones Guild, which she helped to found. She became ICA National President in 1982 and played a very major role in its acceptance as part of the women's movement in late-20th century Ireland. In 1999 she received a People of the Year award in recognition of her services for Irish women and older people. She is now an Honorary President of the Association.
