About Michael Colgan
Lived 1943 – 1953 (aged 9–10). Michael Colgan was an Irish politician and trade unionist.
Michael Colgan (died 22 June 1953) was an Irish independent politician and trade union official. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1943 to 1944 and from 1948 to 1953. He was first elected to the 4th Seanad in 1943 by the Labour Panel.
He stood unsuccessfully for Dáil Éireann as an National Labour Party candidate for the Dublin North-East constituency at the 1944 general election, and also lost his seat at the 1944 Seanad election. He was re-elected to the Seanad in 1948 and in 1951 again by the Labour Panel. He died in office in June 1953.
He was the president of the Irish Trades Union Congress in 1942, and president of the Congress of Irish Unions in 1950.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Colgan?
Irish trade union official and politician
When was Michael Colgan born?
Michael Colgan was born in 1943.
When did Michael Colgan die?
Michael Colgan died on 22 June 1953.
What was Michael Colgan's occupation?
Michael Colgan was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Michael Colgan?
Michael Colgan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Colgan (politician)
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