Michael J. Ryan (died 24 October 1952) was an Irish barrister, professor and an

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member of Seanad Éireann. He was elected to the

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at the 1944 election for the

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constituency. He lost his seat at the 1948 election.

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Year of birth missing 1952 deaths Irish barristers Independent members of Seanad Éireann Members of the 5th Seanad Members of Seanad Éireann for the National University of Ireland {{Ireland-senator-stub