Mary Lou McDonald

About

From 2004 until 2009, this high-ranking member of Ireland's Sinn Fein political party was a Member of the European Parliament. In 2011, she became a Teachta Dala (member of the Irish Parliament's lower house).

Before Fame

She studied at the University of Limerick, Dublin City University, and Trinity College, Dublin, among other institutions of higher education.

Trivia

Until 1998, she was a member of the Fianna Fail party.

Family Life

She was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Her marriage to Martin Lanigan resulted in two children.

Associated With

She served in Ireland's Parliament during the presidential administration of Michael Higgins.