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James Killane

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James Killane
Teachta Dála
In office
September 1927 – 26 April 1930
In office
August 1923 – June 1927
ConstituencyLongford–Westmeath
Personal details
Born(1874-10-22)22 October 1874
Died26 April 1930(1930-04-26) (aged 55)
NationalityIrish
Political party

James Joseph Killane (22 October 1874 – 26 April 1930) was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency at the 1923 general election.[1]

He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election but was re-elected at the September 1927 general election as a Fianna Fáil TD.[2] He died during the 6th Dáil and the by-election caused by his death, held on 13 June 1930, was won by James Geoghegan of Fianna Fáil.

References

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  1. ^ "James Killane". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
  2. ^ "James Killane". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 29 December 2008.