Daniel O'Leary (Fine Gael politician) facts for kids

Daniel O'Leary (born September 1, 1877 – died March 31, 1951) was an important Irish politician. He was also a farmer and a vintner, which means he worked with wine. He spent many years serving the people of Ireland in their parliament.

Daniel O'Leary: An Irish Politician

Daniel O'Leary was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1877. He lived until 1951. His life involved both farming and politics. He became a well-known figure in Irish public life.

Starting His Political Journey

Daniel O'Leary first tried to become a politician in the 1923 Irish general election. He ran as an Independent candidate, meaning he didn't belong to a specific political party at that time. However, he was not successful in this first attempt.

Becoming a Teachta Dála (TD)

A few years later, Daniel O'Leary tried again. In the September 1927 Irish general election, he was elected to Dáil Éireann. This is the main parliament of Ireland. When someone is elected to Dáil Éireann, they are called a Teachta Dála (TD). This is like being a Member of Parliament (MP) in other countries.

He was elected for the Cork North area. At this time, he was a member of the political party called Cumann na nGaedheal.

His Time in Parliament

Daniel O'Leary was a TD for many years. He was re-elected in the 1932 and 1933 general elections. This shows that people in his area trusted him to represent them.

In the 1937 Irish general election, he changed constituencies. He was elected as a TD for the Cork West area. By this time, he had joined a different political party called Fine Gael.

Later Elections

Daniel O'Leary lost his seat in the 1938 Irish general election. This means he was not re-elected to Dáil Éireann. He tried to get back into parliament in the 1943 and 1944 general elections, but he was not successful.

Even though he didn't win his last elections, Daniel O'Leary played a part in Irish politics for many years. He helped represent the people of County Cork in the Irish parliament.