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Frances Black
IrelandSeanad ÉireannIndependentDublin · Industrial and Commercial PanelMember of Seanad Éireann

Frances Black

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Frances Black is an Irish singer and politician serving as a Member of Seanad Éireann for the Industrial and Commercial Panel since 2016. Before entering politics, she achieved prominence as a traditional and contemporary Irish music singer, starting with her family band The Black Family and later embarking on a successful solo career. A qualified addiction counsellor and founder of the Rise Foundation, she is a vocal advocate for Irish reunification, Palestinian rights, and progressive social legislation in Ireland.

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Born
June 25, 1960
Birth place
Dublin, Ireland
Education
St Louis High School, Rathmines
Career
Singer, Addiction Counsellor

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