James Joseph Killane (22 October 1874 – 26 April 1930) was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency at the 1923 general election.[1]
James Killane | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office September 1927 – 26 April 1930 | |
| In office August 1923 – June 1927 | |
| Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1874 |
| Died | 26 April 1930 (aged 55) |
| Party | |
He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election but was re-elected at the September 1927 general election as a Fianna Fáil TD.[2] He died during the 6th Dáil,[3] and the by-election caused by his death, held on 13 June 1930, was won by James Geoghegan of Fianna Fáil.
References
edit- ↑ "James Killane". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ↑ "James Killane". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ↑ "Death of a Deputy". Dáil Debates. 34 (9). Houses of the Oireachtas. 30 April 1930. Retrieved 20 May 2026.