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. He was re-elected at the June 1927 and September 1927 general elections but lost his seat at the 1932 general election.

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1881 births 1932 deaths Cumann na nGaedheal TDs Members of the 4th Dáil Members of the 5th Dáil Members of the 6th Dáil 20th-century Irish farmers {{TeachtaDála-stub