About William Aird
Lived 1892 – 1931 (aged 38–39). William Aird was an Irish politician and farmer.
William Patrick Aird (1892 – 31 October 1931) was an Irish politician. An auctioneer, farmer, and merchant, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leix–Offaly constituency at the September 1927 general election. He died during the 6th Dáil following a failed medical operation, but no by-election was held for his seat, as a general election was held less than three months later.
His grandson also called William Aird was elected as a Fine Gael TD for the Laois constituency at the 2024 general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Aird?
Irish politician
When was William Aird born?
William Aird was born in 1892.
When did William Aird die?
William Aird died on 31 October 1931.
What was William Aird's occupation?
William Aird was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was William Aird?
William Aird was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Aird (Cumann na nGaedheal politician)
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