John Flynn (Irish politician) facts for kids
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John Flynn
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 1948 – March 1957 |
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| In office July 1937 – June 1943 |
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| Constituency | Kerry South |
| In office February 1932 – July 1937 |
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| Constituency | Kerry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 23 August 1968 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Other political affiliations |
Independent Republican |
John Flynn was an important Irish politician who lived from 1898 to 1968. He was a Teachta Dála (TD), which is like a member of parliament in Ireland. He represented the people of County Kerry in the Irish parliament, called Dáil Éireann, for many years.
John Flynn was a farmer from a place called Brackhill, near Castlemaine. He was also involved in Ireland's fight for independence. He played a role in the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921), which was a fight for Ireland to become free from British rule. He was a leader in the IRA in Kerry.
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Becoming a Politician
Early Elections
John Flynn first became a TD in 1932. He was elected for the Kerry area. He was part of the Fianna Fáil political party. This party was, and still is, one of the main political groups in Ireland.
He was re-elected in 1933 for the same area. Later, in 1937 and 1938, he was elected for the Kerry South area. This shows he was a popular choice among voters in his home county.
Time Away and Return
John Flynn did not run in the elections in 1943 and 1944. However, he returned to politics in 1948. This time, he was elected as an Independent Republican TD. This means he ran for election without being part of a major political party.
He was re-elected again in 1951 as an Independent Republican. But by 1952, he decided to rejoin his original party, Fianna Fáil.
Later Political Career
John Flynn was elected as a Fianna Fáil TD again in the 1954 general election. He continued to serve his community in the Dáil. He ran for election one last time in 1957, but he was not re-elected that year.
Other Roles and Interests
Besides being a TD, John Flynn had other important roles.
- He was a member of Kerry County Council starting in 1927. This council helps manage local services and decisions in County Kerry.
- From 1931 to 1934, he was in charge of the Kerry County Board of Health. This board looked after health services in the county.
- He also owned a hotel in Killarney, a famous town in County Kerry.
John Flynn passed away on August 23, 1968. He is remembered for his long service to the people of Kerry and to Ireland.
