About Michael Kennedy
Lived 1897 – 1965 (aged 67). Michael Kennedy was an Irish politician.
Michael Joseph Kennedy (1 March 1897 – 14 February 1965) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a member of Dáil Éireann representing various constituencies from 1927 to 1965. He was first elected at the June 1927 general election for the Longford–Westmeath constituency. He moved to the new constituency of Meath–Westmeath in 1937, and in 1948 moved back to the newly re-created Longford–Westmeath constituency.
He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare from 1951 to 1954 and from 1957 to 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Kennedy?
Irish politician
When was Michael Kennedy born?
Michael Kennedy was born on 1 March 1897 in Castlepollard (County Westmeath).
When did Michael Kennedy die?
Michael Kennedy died on 14 February 1965.
What was Michael Kennedy's occupation?
Michael Kennedy was a politician.
What nationality was Michael Kennedy?
Michael Kennedy was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Kennedy (Longford politician)
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