Francis McGuinness

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Francis McGuinness[1] (23 February 1867 – 30 November 1934) was an Irish politician. He was elected as a pro-Treaty Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) to the 3rd Dáil at the 1922 general election for the Longford–Westmeath constituency.[2]

Early life[]

McGuinness was born in 1867 in Cloonmore townland, Tarmonbarry, County Roscommon, to Martin McGuinness, landholder, and Rose Farrell.[3]

He was an older brother of Joseph McGuinness, whose seat he won after the former's death.[citation needed]

Political life[]

He stood as a Cumann na nGaedheal candidate at the 1923 general election but was not elected.[4] He was elected to the Seanad for 9 years in 1925 and did not seek re-election in 1934.

References[]

  1. ^ Recorded as Francis MacGuinness in Oireachtas Members Database.
  2. ^ "Francis MacGuinness". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  3. ^ "General Registrar's Office" (PDF). IrishGenealogy.ie. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Francis McGuinness". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 16 December 2008.

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