Edward Aylward facts for kids

Edward Aylward (1894 – February 1976) was an Irish politician. He was a member of a political party called Sinn Féin. He played a part in Irish politics during an important time in the country's history.

Who Was Edward Aylward?

Edward Aylward was born in 1894 in County Kilkenny, Ireland. He lived until February 1976. He is remembered as a politician who was involved in the early days of the independent Irish state.

Becoming a Teachta Dála

In 1921, Edward Aylward was elected as a Teachta Dála (TD). A TD is like a member of parliament in Ireland. He was elected without anyone running against him. This happened during the 1921 Irish elections. He represented the area of Carlow–Kilkenny. He became a member of the 2nd Dáil, which is the Irish parliament.

The Anglo-Irish Treaty Vote

A very important event in Irish history was the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This was an agreement signed in 1921 between Irish leaders and the British government. It was meant to end the Irish War of Independence.

When the Dáil voted on this Treaty, Edward Aylward was one of the politicians who did not agree with it. He voted against the Treaty. This was a big decision for many politicians at the time.

After the Treaty Vote

After the vote on the Anglo-Irish Treaty, there were new elections in 1922. Edward Aylward ran again as a Sinn Féin candidate. He was still against the Treaty. However, he was not elected in the 1922 Irish general election.

Edward Aylward's time as a TD was short, from May 1921 to June 1922. But he was part of a significant period in Ireland's journey to independence.