About Joseph Roddy
Lived 1897 – 1965 (aged 67–68). Joseph Roddy was an Irish politician and farmer.
Joseph Roddy (1897 – 3 October 1965) was an Irish Fine Gael politician.
Early and personal life Roddy was born in 1897 at Kilmacowen, County Sligo, one of at least four sons and two daughters of Patrick Roddy, a farmer, and Jane Roddy (née O'Hara). He was educated at the local national school and at Summerhill College, Sligo town. He never married.
His brother Martin Roddy served as a Fine Gael TD from 1925 to 1948. but was elected to the 9th Seanad by the Industrial and Commercial Panel serving until 1961.
He was a member of Sligo County Council from 1948 until his death in 1965, and served as its chairman from 1950 to 1951 and 1955 to 1965.
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Who was Joseph Roddy?
Irish politician (1897–1965)
When was Joseph Roddy born?
Joseph Roddy was born in 1897 in County Sligo.
When did Joseph Roddy die?
Joseph Roddy died on 3 October 1965 in County Sligo.
What was Joseph Roddy's occupation?
Joseph Roddy was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Joseph Roddy?
Joseph Roddy was Irish.
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