Patrick Lenihan
Irish Fianna Fáil politician (1902–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Patrick Lenehan.
Patrick James Lenihan (4 September 1902 – 11 March 1970) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency from 1965 to 1970.[1]
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Patrick Lenihan | |
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Teachta Dála | |
In office April 1965 – 11 March 1970 | |
Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-09-04)4 September 1902 Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland |
Died | 11 March 1970(1970-03-11) (aged 67) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse |
Anne Scanlon (m. 1925) |
Relations |
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Children | 4, including Brian and Mary |
Education | Garbally College |
Alma mater | University College Galway |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Irish Republican Army |
Years of service | 1919–1922 |
Battles/wars | Irish War of Independence |
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He held the distinction of being the only parent to be elected to the Oireachtas when his child was already a member.