Bernard Butler (politician)
Bernard Butler (1 September 1886 – 13 March 1959) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and school teacher. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Townships constituency at the 1943 general election.[1] He was re-elected at every subsequent general election up to 1957. He died in 1959 during the 16th Dáil, a by-election was held on 22 July 1959 which was won by Richie Ryan of Fine Gael.[2] He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1953 to 1954. Alderman Bernard Butler BA, served as governor of the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
References
- "Bernard Butler". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- "Bernard Butler". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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| Preceded by Andrew Clarkin |
Lord Mayor of Dublin 1953–1954 |
Succeeded by Alfie Byrne |
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