John Finan (10 September 1898 – 24 May 1984) was an Irish

Clann na Talmhan Clann na Talmhan (, "Family/Children of the land"; formally known as the ''National Agricultural Party'') was an Irish agrarian political party active between 1939 and 1965. Formation and growth Clann na Talmhan was founded on 29 June 1939 in ...

politician. A farmer by profession, he first stood for election to

Dáil Éireann Dáil Éireann ( , ; ) is the lower house, and principal chamber, of the Oireachtas (Irish legislature), which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann (the upper house).Article 15.1.2º of the Constitution of Ireland read ...

at the 1948 general election for the Roscommon constituency but was unsuccessful. He was subsequently elected to Seanad Éireann on the Administrative Panel. He was elected to the Dáil at the 1951 general election as a Clann na Talmhan Teachta Dála (TD) for Roscommon. He lost his seat at the 1954 general election. His eldest daughter, Mary, became a prominent businesswoman.

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1898 births 1984 deaths Clann na Talmhan TDs Clann na Talmhan senators Irish farmers Members of the 14th Dáil Members of the 6th Seanad Politicians from County Roscommon {{Ireland-senator-stub