About James Killane
Lived 1874 – 1930 (aged 55). James Killane was an Irish politician.
James Joseph Killane (22 October 1874 – 26 April 1930) was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency at the 1923 general election.
He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election but was re-elected at the September 1927 general election as a Fianna Fáil TD. He died during the 6th Dáil, and the by-election caused by his death, held on 13 June 1930, was won by James Geoghegan of Fianna Fáil.
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Who was James Killane?
Irish politician (1874-1930)
When was James Killane born?
James Killane was born on 22 October 1874.
When did James Killane die?
James Killane died on 26 April 1930.
What was James Killane's occupation?
James Killane was a politician.
What nationality was James Killane?
James Killane was Irish.
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