About William O'Leary
Lived 1894 – 1955 (aged 60–61). William O'Leary was an Irish politician and farmer.
William O'Leary (4 October 1894 – 27 November 1955) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.
The son of a farmer from Snipefield, Ardfert, County Kerry. He became a farmer and vintner at Irremore, Lixnaw.
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry constituency at the June 1927 general election. He was re-elected at the September 1927 general election. He did not contest the 1932 general election.
When the Agricultural Wages Board was formed in 1937 he was named as chairman, a post he held until his death.
In his later years he lived in Clontarf, Dublin. He died at a nursing home in Rathmines on 27 November 1955, aged 61, and was buried in Mulhuddart Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William O'Leary?
Irish politician
When was William O'Leary born?
William O'Leary was born on 4 October 1894 in County Kerry.
When did William O'Leary die?
William O'Leary died in 1955 in County Kerry.
What was William O'Leary's occupation?
William O'Leary was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was William O'Leary?
William O'Leary was Irish.
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· DBpedia: William O'Leary (Irish politician)
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