About John Meighan
Lived 1891 – 1978 (aged 86–87). John Meighan was an Irish politician and farmer.
John Joseph Meighan (1891 – 4 March 1978) was an Irish Clann na Talmhan politician.
A farmer by profession, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Clann na Talmhan Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon constituency at the 1943 general election. He lost his seat at the 1944 general election, but was elected to the 5th Seanad at the 1944 Seanad election by the Labour Panel. He was defeated at the 1957 Seanad election.
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Who was John Meighan?
Irish politician
When was John Meighan born?
John Meighan was born in 1891 in County Roscommon.
When did John Meighan die?
John Meighan died on 4 March 1978.
What was John Meighan's occupation?
John Meighan was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was John Meighan?
John Meighan was Irish.
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