Patrick O'Reilly (Longford politician)
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Patrick O'Reilly was an Irish
politician. Born in Aughavas, County Leitrim
, where he was a farmer, he later moved to Firmullagh, Moyne, County Longford
. He served as a member of Leitrim County Council
from 1942–55. O'Reilly was elected to Seanad Éireann
as a Fianna Fáil
Senator on the Agricultural Panel in 1944. He was re-elected at each subsequent Seanad election until he lost his seat in 1969.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
politician. Born in Aughavas, County Leitrim
County Leitrim
County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is the local authority for the county...
, where he was a farmer, he later moved to Firmullagh, Moyne, County Longford
County Longford
County Longford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Longford.Longford County Council is the local authority for the county...
. He served as a member of Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council is the local authority which is responsible for County Leitrim in Ireland. The Council is responsible for Housing and Community, Roads and Transportation, Urban planning and Development, Amenity and Culture, and Environment....
from 1942–55. O'Reilly was elected to Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
as a Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
Senator on the Agricultural Panel in 1944. He was re-elected at each subsequent Seanad election until he lost his seat in 1969.