Conor Byrne facts for kids

Conor Byrne was an Irish politician and a medical doctor. He was born in Ireland and passed away on April 19, 1948. He played a part in Irish politics during the early 20th century.

Who Was Conor Byrne?

Conor Byrne was known for two main jobs: being a doctor and a politician. He helped people with their health and also worked to represent them in the Irish government.

Becoming a Politician

Conor Byrne first became a politician in 1923. He was elected to the Dáil Éireann, which is like Ireland's parliament. He was chosen to represent the area called Longford–Westmeath.

What is a TD?

When someone is elected to the Dáil Éireann, they are called a Teachta Dála, or TD for short. A TD is a member of parliament. Their job is to speak for the people in their local area. They help make laws and decisions for the whole country.

The 1923 Election

Conor Byrne was elected in the 1923 Irish general election. A general election is when people across the country vote for their representatives. He was part of the Sinn Féin political party at that time.

Not Taking His Seat

Even though Conor Byrne was elected as a TD, he did not take his seat in the Dáil. This was because of a special rule his party, Sinn Féin, had. This rule was called "abstentionism." It meant that elected members of Sinn Féin chose not to attend the Dáil meetings. They did this to show they did not agree with the way the government was set up at the time.

Later in Politics

Conor Byrne tried to be elected again in the June 1927 Irish general election. However, he did not win his seat this time. Later, in the 1948 Irish general election, he ran for election again. This time, he was a candidate for a different party called Clann na Poblachta. He was not elected in that election either.