James Dwyer (politician)

James Dwyer (1881 – 17 December 1932) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leix–Offaly constituency at the Leix–Offaly by-election on 18 February 1926 caused by the disqualification of Seán McGuinness of Sinn Féin.[1] He was re-elected at the June 1927 and September 1927 general elections but lost his seat at the 1932 general election.[2]

For the Sinn Féin politician, see Séamus Dwyer.

James Dwyer
Teachta Dála
In office
February 1926 – February 1932
ConstituencyLeix–Offaly
Personal details
Born1881
Died17 December 1932(1932-12-17) (aged 50–51)
NationalityIrish
Political partyCumann na nGaedheal

References
  1. "James Dwyer". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
  2. "James Dwyer". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 27 December 2008.


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