About Johnny Geoghegan
Lived 1913 – 1975 (aged 61). Johnny Geoghegan was an Irish politician.
John Geoghegan (; 5 November 1913 – 5 January 1975) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for more than twenty years.
Geoghegan was elected to Dáil Éireann on his first attempt, at the 1954 general election, taking his seat in the 15th Dáil as TD for the Galway West constituency.
He was re-elected at the next five general elections. In July 1969, he was appointed by Taoiseach Jack Lynch as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare. He served until Fianna Fáil lost office at the 1973 general election. the by-election for his Galway West seat in the 20th Dáil was held on 4 March and won for Fianna Fáil by his daughter Máire Geoghegan-Quinn.
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Who was Johnny Geoghegan?
Irish politician
When was Johnny Geoghegan born?
Johnny Geoghegan was born on 5 November 1913 in County Galway.
When did Johnny Geoghegan die?
Johnny Geoghegan died on 5 January 1975 in County Galway.
What was Johnny Geoghegan's occupation?
Johnny Geoghegan was a politician.
What nationality was Johnny Geoghegan?
Johnny Geoghegan was Irish.
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