Mary Cowen, the mother of Laois-Offaly TD Barry Cowen and former taoiseach Brian Cowen, has passed away. Mrs Cowen, known to her family as May, had been on kidney dialysis for a number of years.

Barry Cowen previously told how his mother had a deep understanding of Irish politics and would provide advice on how to survive. Brian Cowen and mother May Cowen and family. Photo: Mark Stedman ...

Christy and TD Barry Cowen. Their mother's passing comes at a difficult time for the brothers as Brian battles recent health problems, while Barry’s political career is mired in controversy.

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has robustly defended his brother former taoiseach Brian’s participation in party canvassing ahead of the local and European elections. Brian Cowen joined MEP Pat ...

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Barry Cowen was first elected to Dáil Éireann for Fianna Fáil in 2011 for the Laois-Offaly constituency. He was no stranger to mainstream politics, with his brother Brian a former Taoiseach and ...

The sacking of Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen on Tuesday night was "not good ... his mother, his brother Brian, but it was also a devastating night for Fianna Fáil in Offaly.” ...

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Mr Cowen said the former leader would do the exact same for any other candidate for Fianna Fail Barry Cowen has defended his brother Brian who canvassed for Fianna Fail MEP candidate Pat the Cope ...

Barry watched the footage afterwards ... He highlights the contrast between this and what he sees as one of Brian Cowen's most admirable qualities: a man who waited years through much criticism ...

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen says he's had a health scare but is now recovering in St James's Hospital. Mr. Cowen says he felt unwell at the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week and went to ...