Edward Moane facts for kids

Edward Moane was an important Irish politician and farmer. He was born on August 2, 1890, and passed away on July 11, 1973. He became a member of Dáil Éireann, which is Ireland's main parliament.

Who Was Edward Moane?

Edward Moane was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He spent his life working as a farmer. Farmers grow crops and raise animals. This is a very important job in Ireland.

Besides farming, Edward Moane was also very interested in politics. Politics is how a country is governed. People who work in politics help make decisions for everyone.

His Role as a Politician

Edward Moane was a member of a political party called Fianna Fáil. This is one of the biggest political parties in Ireland. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run.

He was elected as a Teachta Dála (TD). A TD is like a Member of Parliament in other countries. They represent the people from their local area in the Dáil Éireann.

Serving in Dáil Éireann

Edward Moane first became a TD in February 1932. He represented the area of Mayo South. People in his area voted for him in a general election. A general election is when everyone in the country gets to vote for their representatives.

He was re-elected two more times. This means the people of Mayo South voted for him again in the 1933 and 1937 general elections. He worked in the Dáil Éireann for several years.

However, in the 1938 general election, Edward Moane did not win his seat again. This means he was no longer a TD after that year. Even so, he played a part in Irish politics during an important time.