Frances Black
Frances Black (born 25 June 1960) is an Irish singer and politician. She came to prominence in the late 1980s when she began to play with her family's band, the Black Family, performing a mix of traditional and contemporary Irish music.
Senator Frances Black | |
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Black in 2020 | |
| Senator | |
| Assumed office 8 June 2016 | |
| Constituency | Industrial and Commercial Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1960 Charlemont Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Civil Engagement group |
| Spouse | Brian Allen |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | All Hallows College |
| Website | Official site – Politics |
Frances Black | |
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| Genres | Celtic Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, addiction counsellor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | Official site – Music |
Black was elected to Seanad Éireann as an independent senator in 2016 for the Industrial and Commercial Panel.
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