About Séamus Dolan
Lived 1914 – 2010 (aged 95). Séamus Dolan was an Irish politician and farmer.
Séamus Dolan (10 December 1914 – 10 August 2010) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1961 to 1965, and a Senator from 1965 to 1969 and from 1973 to 1982. He was Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann from 1977 to 1981.
Born in Gubaveeney, near Blacklion in County Cavan, he was a farmer and national school teacher before entering politics.
However, after his 1965 defeat, he was elected to the 11th Seanad on the Labour Panel. He did not seek re-election in 1969, but was returned in 1973 to the 13th Seanad. From 1977 to 1981 he was Cathaoirleach of the 14th Seanad (1981–1982) and as Leas-Chathaoirleach in the 15th Seanad.
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Who was Séamus Dolan?
Irish politician (1914-2010)
When was Séamus Dolan born?
Séamus Dolan was born on 10 December 1914 in Blacklion.
When did Séamus Dolan die?
Séamus Dolan died on 10 August 2010 in Belturbet.
What was Séamus Dolan's occupation?
Séamus Dolan was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Séamus Dolan?
Séamus Dolan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Séamus Dolan. https://biography.guide/seamus-dolan/
MLA: "Séamus Dolan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/seamus-dolan/.
Chicago: "Séamus Dolan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/seamus-dolan/.
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