William Aird (Cumann na nGaedheal politician)
William Aird | |
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.jpg) Aird, c.1920s | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office September 1927 – 31 October 1931 | |
| Constituency | Leix–Offaly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1892 Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland |
| Died | 31 October 1931 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
| Spouse | Madge Duane |
| Relatives | William Aird (grandson) |
William Patrick Aird (1892 - 31 October 1931)[1] was an Irish politician.[2] An auctioneer, farmer, and merchant, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leix–Offaly constituency at the September 1927 general election.[3] He died during the 6th Dáil following a failed medical operation, but no by-election was held for his seat, as a general election was held less than three months later.
His grandson also called William Aird was elected as a Fine Gael TD for the Laois constituency at the 2024 general election.
References
[edit]- ^ Meehan, Patrick F. (1987). The T.D.'s and Senators for Laois & Offaly (1921-1986). Leinster Express Newspapers Ltd. p. 135. ISBN 0863350014.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "William Aird". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 18 January 2009.
- ^ "William Aird". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 18 January 2009.