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George Nicolls
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| Parliamentary Secretary | |
| 1925–1927 | Defence |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 1921 – June 1927 |
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| Constituency | Galway |
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| Born | 1884 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 11 May 1942 (aged 57–58) Dublin, Ireland |
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| Spouse |
Margaret MacHugh
(m. 1914) |
| Alma mater | Royal University of Ireland |
George Nicolls (1884 – 11 May 1942) was an important Irish politician and a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. George Nicolls played a part in Ireland's fight for independence.
Before the Easter Rising in 1916, a plan for the town of Galway was made at his home. He was arrested in Galway soon after the Rising began. He spent a lot of time in prison in England between 1916 and 1921.
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Early Political Career
George Nicolls was first elected to the Dáil Éireann, which is the Irish parliament, in 1921. He was elected without anyone running against him for the Galway area. At this time, he was still in prison. He was a member of the Sinn Féin party.
Helping the Government
In January 1922, George Nicolls was given a special job. He became an Assistant Minister for Home Affairs. This meant he helped to run the government during a very important time for Ireland.
Supporting the Anglo-Irish Treaty
After the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, George Nicolls had to make a big choice. This treaty was an agreement that changed Ireland's future. He decided to support Michael Collins and voted in favour of the treaty.
Re-election and New Party
He was re-elected to the Dáil in 1922. He was still a member of Sinn Féin, but he was known for supporting the treaty. In the 1923 election, he was elected again. This time, he was a member of a new political party called Cumann na nGaedheal.
Working for Defence
From January 1925 to May 1927, George Nicolls had another important role. He was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence. This meant he helped the Minister in charge of Ireland's defence. He chose not to run for election again in June 1927.
Family Life
George Nicolls was married in Dublin in December 1914. His wife's name was Margaret MacHugh.
