Richard Holohan | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office January 1933 – July 1937 | |
| In office June 1927 – February 1932 | |
| Constituency | Carlow–Kilkenny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1882 |
| Died | 30 May 1954 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Other political affiliations | |
Richard Holohan (11 January 1882 – 30 May 1954) was an Irish politician. A farmer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the June 1927 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency and he was re-elected at the September 1927 general election.[1] He lost his seat at the 1932 general election, where he stood as an Independent candidate.[2]
He was elected as a National Centre Party TD at the 1933 general election. He became a Fine Gael TD on 8 September 1933 when Cumann na nGaedheal and the National Centre Party, along with the Army Comrades Association merged to form the new party of Fine Gael. He lost his seat at the 1937 general election, standing in the Kilkenny constituency.[2]
References
- ^ "Richard Holohan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
- ^ a b "Richard Holohan". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
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