About Richard O'Connell
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 72). Richard O'Connell was an Irish politician.
Richard O'Connell (13 March 1892 – 1 October 1964) was an Irish Cumann na nGaedheal politician. A former Army officer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency at a by-election on 28 May 1924. He was re-elected at the June 1927 and September 1927 general elections but lost his seat at the 1932 general election. He stood again at the 1933 general election but was not elected.
His nephew Tom O'Donnell was a TD for Limerick East from 1961 to 1987. His grand-nephew Kieran O'Donnell is currently a TD for Limerick City.
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Who was Richard O'Connell?
Irish politician (1892-1964)
When was Richard O'Connell born?
Richard O'Connell was born on 13 March 1892 in County Limerick.
When did Richard O'Connell die?
Richard O'Connell died on 1 October 1964 in County Limerick.
What was Richard O'Connell's occupation?
Richard O'Connell was a politician.
What nationality was Richard O'Connell?
Richard O'Connell was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard O'Connell
· DBpedia: Richard O'Connell (politician)
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