About John Counihan
Lived 1879 – 1953 (aged 73–74). John Counihan was an Irish politician and farmer.
John Joseph Counihan (1879 – 30 October 1953) was an Irish politician. He was a member of the Free State Seanad from 1922 to 1936, and of Seanad Éireann from 1938 to 1951. He was first elected to the Seanad in 1922. He did not serve in the 2nd Seanad. From 1938 onwards, he was elected by the Agricultural Panel. He was variously an independent, Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael member of the Seanad.
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Who was John Counihan?
Irish politician
When was John Counihan born?
John Counihan was born in 1879.
When did John Counihan die?
John Counihan died on 30 October 1953.
What was John Counihan's occupation?
John Counihan was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was John Counihan?
John Counihan was Irish.
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