About Michael Hennessy
Michael Hennessy was an Irish and British politician.
Michael Joseph Hennessy was an Irish politician and businessman. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Businessmen's Party Teachta Dála (TD) for Cork East and North East at the 1922 general election. He was elected as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for Cork East at the 1923, June 1927 and September 1927 general elections. He lost his seat at the 1932 general election. In June 1922 the Bishop of Cloyne Robert Browne, contributed £20 each to the election funds of Hennessy and John Dinneen, Commercial and Farmer pro-Treaty candidates respectively for the Cork East and North East constituency.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Hennessy?
Irish politician
When was Michael Hennessy born?
Michael Hennessy was born in County Cork.
When did Michael Hennessy die?
Michael Hennessy died in County Cork.
What was Michael Hennessy's occupation?
Michael Hennessy was a politician.
What nationality was Michael Hennessy?
Michael Hennessy was Irish and British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Michael Hennessy
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