Joseph McGrath (Irish politician)
Irish politician and businessman (1888–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph McGrath (12 August 1888 – 26 March 1966) was an Irish politician and businessman.[1] He was a Sinn Féin and later a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for various constituencies; Dublin St James's (1918–1921), Dublin North West (1921–1923) and Mayo North (1923–1924), and developed widespread business interests.
Quick Facts Minister for Labour, Preceded by ...
Joseph McGrath | |
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Minister for Labour | |
In office 11 January – 9 September 1922 | |
Preceded by | Constance Markievicz |
Succeeded by | Patrick Hogan |
Minister for Industry and Commerce | |
In office 30 August 1922 – 7 March 1924 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Blythe |
Succeeded by | Patrick McGilligan |
Teachta Dála | |
In office August 1923 – April 1924 | |
Constituency | Mayo North |
In office May 1921 – August 1923 | |
Constituency | Dublin North-West |
In office December 1918 – May 1921 | |
Constituency | Dublin St James's |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-08-12)12 August 1888 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 26 March 1966(1966-03-26) (aged 77) Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
Other political affiliations | |
Spouse | Aileen Downes |
Children | 6, including Patrick |
Military service | |
Branch/service | |
Rank | Director of Intelligence |
Battles/wars | |
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