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Bill Loughnane
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – 18 October 1982 |
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| Constituency | Clare |
| In office June 1977 – June 1981 |
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| Constituency | Galway West |
| In office June 1969 – June 1977 |
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| Constituency | Clare–South Galway |
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| Born | 5 August 1915 County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 18 October 1982 (aged 67) County Clare, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
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| Children | 5 |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
William Loughnane (born August 5, 1915 – died October 18, 1982) was an important Irish politician. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. He served in the Irish parliament, called Dáil Éireann, for many years.
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About William Loughnane
William Loughnane was born on August 5, 1915, in Feakle, a town in County Clare, Ireland. His father, Willie Loughnane, was a farmer and shopkeeper. His mother was Kate Loughnane.
His Education and Early Life
William went to school in Feakle. He then studied at St Flannan's College in Ennis and CBS Limerick. Later, he attended University College Dublin (UCD). There, he studied medicine to become a doctor.
While at UCD in 1938, William was also a talented hurler. He won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship with the Dublin team. Hurling is a very popular sport in Ireland.
Becoming a Politician
William Loughnane became a politician for the Fianna Fáil party. He was elected to Dáil Éireann, which is the main parliament in Ireland. Members of the Dáil are called Teachta Dála (TDs).
He was first elected in the 1969 general election. He represented the Clare–South Galway area. He was re-elected for this area in the 1973 election.
Later, he was elected for different areas. In the 1977 election, he represented Galway West. This area included parts of North Clare at the time. He was then elected for the Clare area in the 1981 and February 1982 elections.
William Loughnane passed away in October 1982. This was just before another general election in November 1982.
His Political Views
William Loughnane was known for his strong Republican views within his party. He was a "backbencher," meaning he was a regular member of parliament, not a government minister.
He, along with another politician named Síle de Valera, openly criticized the leader of the government, Taoiseach Jack Lynch. This criticism played a part in Jack Lynch stepping down from his role in 1979. William also supported the Anti H-Block movement. This movement aimed to improve conditions for prisoners.
Beyond Politics
Before he became a TD, and even for a while after, William Loughnane was also a musician. He played the fiddle in a famous Irish traditional music group called The Tulla Céilí Band.
