About Michael Lyons
Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 81). Michael Lyons was an Irish politician and farmer.
Michael Dalgan Lyons (1 November 1910 – 19 November 1991) was an Irish Fine Gael politician from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo.
A farmer and former employee of the Irish Sugar Company, he stood unsuccessfully as a Fine Gael candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Mayo South constituency at three successive general elections (1954, 1957, and 1961) before finally winning the seat at the 1965 general election to the 18th Dáil. He served only one term in the Dáil, losing his seat at the 1969 general election.
Lyons did not stand for the Dáil again, but after his 1969 defeat he was elected to the 12th Seanad on the Labour Panel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Lyons?
Irish politician (1910-1991)
When was Michael Lyons born?
Michael Lyons was born on 1 November 1910 in County Mayo.
When did Michael Lyons die?
Michael Lyons died on 19 November 1991.
What was Michael Lyons's occupation?
Michael Lyons was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Michael Lyons?
Michael Lyons was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Lyons (politician)
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