About James Shannon
James Shannon was an Irish politician and trade unionist.
James Shannon (died 17 October 1933) was an Irish Labour Party politician and trade union official. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Labour Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wexford constituency at the June 1927 general election.
He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election having only served 3 months as a TD. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1932 general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Shannon?
Irish politician
When was James Shannon born?
James Shannon was born in County Wexford.
When did James Shannon die?
James Shannon died on 17 October 1933 in County Wexford.
What was James Shannon's occupation?
James Shannon was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was James Shannon?
James Shannon was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Shannon (Irish politician)
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