James Burke (Roscommon politician)
James Burke | |
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Teachta Dála | |
In office May 1954 – 12 May 1964 | |
Constituency | Roscommon |
Personal details | |
Born | County Roscommon, Ireland |
Died | 12 May 1964 |
Political party | Fine Gael |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
James J. Burke (died 12 May 1964) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A farmer by profession, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon constituency at the 1954 general election.[1] He was re-elected at the 1957 and 1961 general elections.[2] He died in office in 1964, and the July 1964 by-election held for his seat was won by his widow Joan Burke.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "James Burke". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
- ^ "James Burke". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 13 April 2009.