Joseph Hughes (politician)

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For other persons named Joseph Hughes, see Joseph Hughes (disambiguation).

Joseph Hughes (18 September 1905 – 20 January 1960) was an Irish farmer and Fine Gael party politician.[1]

He was elected at the 1948 general election as Teachta Dála (TD) for Carlow-Kilkenny, and held the seat until his death in 1960, aged 54. The resulting by-election for his seat was held on 23 June 1960 won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Patrick Teehan.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mr. Joseph Hughes. Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
  2. ^ "Carlow-Kilkenny by-election, 23 June 1960", ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 
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