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Anthony Millar
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office October 1961 – June 1969 |
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| Constituency | Galway East |
| In office May 1958 – October 1961 |
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| Constituency | Galway South |
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| Born | 24 September 1934 County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Died | 23 January 1993 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
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Anthony G. Millar (September 24, 1934 – January 23, 1993) was an Irish politician. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. Millar served as a Teachta Dála (TD), which is like a member of parliament in Ireland. He represented different areas in Ireland during his time in politics.
Early Life and Family
Anthony G. Millar was born on September 24, 1934. His birthplace was Ballydangan in County Roscommon, Ireland. His parents were Patrick Millar and Mary Beegan.
His family had other members involved in politics. His great-granduncle was Michael Reddy. Michael Reddy was also a politician in Ireland. He served as an MP (Member of Parliament) from 1900 to 1918.
Political Career
Anthony Millar began his political journey in 1958. He was elected as a Teachta Dála (TD). A TD is a representative in Dáil Éireann, the main house of the Irish parliament.
First Election
Millar first became a TD in a special election called a by-election. This election happened in May 1958. He represented the Galway South area. The by-election was held because his uncle, Patrick Beegan, who was also a Fianna Fáil TD, had passed away.
Re-elections and Retirement
Anthony Millar continued his political work. He was re-elected in the general elections of 1961 and 1965. For these elections, he represented the Galway East area.
He decided not to run for election in the 1969 general election. This meant he finished his time as a TD in June 1969. Anthony G. Millar passed away on January 23, 1993.
