Richard Curran

Richard Curran (18 November 1879 – 27 January 1961) was an Irish politician. A farmer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1933 general election as a National Centre Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Tipperary constituency.[1] He became a Fine Gael TD on 8 September 1933 when Cumann na nGaedheal and the National Centre Party, along with the Army Comrades Association merged to form the new party of Fine Gael. He lost his seat at the 1937 general election but was elected as a Fine Gael TD at the 1938 general election. He lost his seat at the 1943 general election.[2]

For the Irish-American politician and Medal of Honor recipient, see Richard J. Curran.

Richard Curran
Teachta Dála
In office
June 1938 – June 1943
In office
January 1933 – July 1937
ConstituencyTipperary
Personal details
Born(1879-11-18)18 November 1879
County Tipperary, Ireland
Died27 January 1961(1961-01-27) (aged 81)
County Tipperary, Ireland
Political party

References
  1. "Richard Curran". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
  2. "Richard Curran". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 April 2009.


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