Michael Carter (politician)

Michael Carter (died November 1954) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the June 1927 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leitrim–Sligo constituency.[1] He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election. He stood as an independent candidate at the 1932 general election but was not elected.[2]

Carter was an auctioneer and valuer and was also involved in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, once holding the position of Leitrim county president.[3]

He was elected to Leitrim County Council in 1911. From 1926 to 1934, he was chairman of Leitrim County Council.[3]

He died at Ruskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, in November 1954, at "over 80 years of age".[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Mr. Michael Carter". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  2. ↑ "Michael Carter". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Irish Times, 30 November 1954, p. 5.