Matthew O'Reilly (1 March 1880 – 13 November 1962) was an Irish politician. A farmer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath constituency at the June 1927 general election.[1] He was re-elected at each subsequent general election until he lost his seat at the 1954 general election.[2] From 1937 to 1948, he was elected for the Meath–Westmeath constituency.[2]
Matthew O'Reilly | |
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Teachta Dála | |
In office February 1948 – May 1954 | |
In office June 1927 – July 1937 | |
Constituency | Meath |
In office July 1937 – February 1948 | |
Constituency | Meath–Westmeath |
Personal details | |
Born | County Meath, Ireland | 1 March 1880
Died | 13 November 1962 County Meath, Ireland | (aged 82)
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Education | Castleknock College |
He was educated at Castleknock College.
References
edit- ^ "Matthew O'Reilly". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 16 January 2009.
- ^ a b "Matthew O'Reilly". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 16 January 2009.