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Mary McSorley

Mary McSorley

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Mary Katherine McSorley MBE is a former Irish nationalist politician.

McSorley joined the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and was elected to Magherafelt District Council in 1981.[1] She was then elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1982, representing Mid Ulster.[2]

In January 1989, McSorley accepted an MBE.[3] This was against SDLP policy which stated that members should not accept British honours. It prompted talk of a split in the party, but McSorley was persuaded to resign.[4] She held her council seat as an independent in 1989,[5] but didn't stand for re-election in 1993.[6]

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  1. [1]
    The Local Government Elections 1973–1981: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections
  2. [2]
    Mid Ulster 1973–82.
  3. [3]
    Tim Pat Coogan, The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal 1966–1996 and the Search for Peace
  4. [4]
    Dearbhail McDonald, "Kelly defies SDLP ban to accept OBE in New Year's honours list", The Times, 1 January 2006
  5. [5]
    Local Government Elections 1985 – 1989: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections
  6. [6]
    Magherafelt District Council Elections 1993–2005, Northern Ireland Elections
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