Joseph Blowick
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Joseph Blowick (13 March 1903 – 12 August 1970) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1943 as a Clann na Talmhan TD for Mayo. He succeeded Michael Donnellan as leader of the party in 1944. Blowick was appointed to the Cabinet in the two Inter-Party governments, serving under John A. Costello as Minister for Lands on both occasions. His performance in government is held in high regard. The cigar-smoking Blowick was elected to Dáil Éireann at every election until 1965 when he retired from politics.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Donnellan |
Leader of Clann na Talmhan 1944–1965 |
Succeeded by Party Disbanded |
| Preceded by Seán Moylan |
Minister for Lands 1948–1951 |
Succeeded by Tomás Ó Deirg |
| Preceded by Tomás Ó Deirg |
Minister for Lands 1954–1957 |
Succeeded by Erskine Hamilton Childers |
[edit] See also
- Joseph Blowick's electoral history (ElectionsIreland.org)
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