About Daniel Byrne
Lived 1885 – 1952 (aged 66). Daniel Byrne was a British and Irish politician and farmer.
Daniel Joseph Byrne (5 October 1885 – 9 June 1952) was an Irish politician, medical doctor and farmer. He was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1922 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Waterford–Tipperary East constituency. He did not contest the 1923 general election.
He was born in Graiguealug, County Carlow, and was educated at Rockwell College, County Tipperary. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1909. Following his return to Ireland in 1915 he later became involved in the Irish War of Independence.
His house, furniture and contents at the Islands Mullinahone was burned by armed men on 19 March 1923; burning and destruction of hay barn, hay and contents at same address by a number of men on 2 April 1923.
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Who was Daniel Byrne?
Irish politician (1885-1952)
When was Daniel Byrne born?
Daniel Byrne was born on 5 October 1885 in County Carlow.
When did Daniel Byrne die?
Daniel Byrne died on 9 June 1952.
What was Daniel Byrne's occupation?
Daniel Byrne was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Daniel Byrne?
Daniel Byrne was British and Irish.
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