John O'Shaughnessy facts for kids
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John O'Shaughnessy
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office July 1937 – June 1938 |
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| In office February 1932 – January 1933 |
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| Constituency | Limerick |
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| Born | County Limerick, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
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John Joseph O'Shaughnessy was an Irish politician and farmer. He was born in County Limerick, Ireland. He helped represent the people of Ireland in their government.
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1932. The Dáil Éireann is like the main parliament or assembly in Ireland. He became a Teachta Dála (TD). A TD is a member of the Dáil Éireann, similar to a Member of Parliament in other countries.
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John O'Shaughnessy's Political Journey
John O'Shaughnessy started his political career with the Farmers' Party. This party focused on the needs of farmers. He won his first election in 1932 for the Limerick area.
Joining New Political Groups
After the 1932 election, the Farmers' Party joined with other groups. They formed a new party called the National Centre Party. John O'Shaughnessy became a member of this new party.
He ran for election again in 1933 under the new party's name. However, he did not win a seat in that election.
Returning to the Dáil
John O'Shaughnessy did not give up on politics. He ran again in the 1937 general election. This time, he was part of the Fine Gael party. Fine Gael is one of the largest political parties in Ireland.
He was successfully elected as a TD for Fine Gael in 1937. This meant he was back in the Dáil Éireann, representing his constituents.
End of His Time in Politics
John O'Shaughnessy's time as a TD in 1937 was short. He lost his seat in the next general election in 1938. After this, he was no longer a member of the Dáil Éireann. He continued his life as a farmer in County Limerick.
