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Mark Deering

1900 – 1973

Irish politician

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Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 73). Mark Deering was an Irish politician, farmer and rugby union player.

Mark Joseph Deering (6 March 1900 – 26 April 1973) was an Irish Fine Gael politician.

Early life Mark Joseph Deering was born on 6 March 1900 in Milltown, Dunlavin, County Wicklow. He was the son of Mark Deering, a farmer, and Catherine née Costello.

Rugby Deering played for the Ireland national rugby union team against Wales at Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast on 9 March 1929.

Political career Deering first stood for election at the 1951 general election but was not successful. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wicklow constituency at the 1953 by-election caused by the death of Thomas Brennan of Fianna Fáil.

He was re-elected at the 1954 general election but lost his seat at the 1957 general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1965 general election.

Death Deering died on 26 April 1973. He was buried in Hollywood, County Wicklow.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mark Deering?

Irish politician (1900-1973)

When was Mark Deering born?

Mark Deering was born on 6 March 1900.

When did Mark Deering die?

Mark Deering died on 26 April 1973.

What was Mark Deering's occupation?

Mark Deering was a politician, farmer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Mark Deering?

Mark Deering was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Deering

· Wikidata: Q6767323

· DBpedia: Mark Deering

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