Seán O'Mahony facts for kids
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Seán O'Mahony
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O'Mahoney, c. 1921
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Parliament | |
| In office May 1921 – April 1925 |
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| Constituency | Fermanagh and Tyrone |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office December 1918 – May 1921 |
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| Constituency | Fermanagh South |
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| Born |
John Mahony
20 October 1872 Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 28 November 1934 (aged 62) Dublin, Ireland |
| Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Irish Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
Seán O'Mahony (born John Mahony) was an important Irish politician. He was a member of the Sinn Féin party. He served in the First Dáil and Second Dáil, which were early Irish parliaments.
Seán O'Mahony was born on October 20, 1872, in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. His father, James Mahony, was a tailor. Seán grew up to be a successful businessman. He worked as a tea merchant and a traveling salesperson.
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Seán O'Mahony's Business Life
Seán O'Mahony owned a company called John O'Mahoney & Co. His business was first located on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin. Sadly, this building was destroyed during the Easter Rising in 1916. After this event, he reopened his company on Parnell Square.
Later, Seán O'Mahony bought and managed Fleming's Hotel. This hotel was located at 31–32 Gardiner Place in Dublin. The hotel became a key meeting spot for members of Sinn Féin.
Getting Involved in Politics
Seán O'Mahony was a close friend of Arthur Griffith, a founder of Sinn Féin. Seán became an organizer for the Sinn Féin party. He was elected to the Dublin Corporation, which is like the city government.
Role in the Easter Rising
Seán O'Mahony took part in the Easter Rising in 1916. This was an important event in Irish history. After the Rising, he was held in special camps. These included Frongoch in Wales and Lincoln Gaol in England.
After his release, he continued to support Sinn Féin. The party was reorganized in 1917.
Imprisonment and Elections
Seán O'Mahony was arrested again in 1917. This was during a time known as the "German Plot." He was sent back to Lincoln Gaol. While he was in prison, he was elected as a Sinn Féin MP. He represented Fermanagh South in the 1918 general election.
He was released from prison in 1919. He then attended the meetings of the First Dáil. He was arrested several more times during the Anglo-Irish War. This was a conflict between Irish forces and the British government.
Serving in the Dáil
In the 1921 general election, Seán O'Mahony was elected to the Second Dáil. He represented the area of Fermanagh and Tyrone. This election was also meant to choose members for two new assemblies. These were the Southern Ireland House of Commons and the Northern Ireland House of Commons.
Sinn Féin members, including O'Mahony, did not recognize these new assemblies. Instead, they continued to attend the Dáil.
Debates on the Anglo-Irish Treaty
A major debate happened in the Dáil about the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This treaty aimed to end the conflict with Britain. Seán O'Mahony was against the treaty. He voted no when it was time to approve the document.
After the treaty was approved, he left the Dáil with Éamon de Valera. These politicians were known as the Anti-Treaty TDs (Teachta Dála).
Later Political Life
Seán O'Mahony's role in the Third Dáil in 1922 was not clear. He was the only member of the Second Dáil not elected to the Southern Ireland House of Commons. He was not invited to the opening of the new parliament.
He continued to be an abstentionist MP for Stormont. This means he refused to attend the Northern Ireland Parliament. He did not run for re-election in 1925.
Seán O'Mahony remained active in Sinn Féin. He served on the party's main council, called the Ard Chomairle. He continued this work until he passed away.
Seán O'Mahony's Legacy
Seán O'Mahony died on November 28, 1934, in Dublin. His funeral was attended by many important groups. These included representatives from Sinn Féin, the Irish Republican Army, and Fianna Fáil. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.
He was survived by his wife and two children, a son named Malachy and a daughter named Máire.
A Gaelic football club in Dundalk is named after him. It is called Seán O'Mahony's. This shows his lasting impact in Ireland.
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O'Mahoney, circa 1921
