Séamus Dolan (10 December 1914 – 10 August 2010) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1961 to 1965, and a Senator from 1965 to 1969 and from 1973 to 1982. He was Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann from 1977 to 1981.[1]
Séamus Dolan | |
|---|---|
| Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann | |
| In office 27 October 1977 – 8 October 1981 | |
| Preceded by | James Dooge |
| Succeeded by | Charles McDonald |
| Senator | |
| In office 1 June 1973 – 13 May 1982 | |
| In office 23 June 1965 – 5 November 1969 | |
| Constituency | Labour Panel |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office October 1961 – April 1965 | |
| Constituency | Cavan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 December 1914 Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 10 August 2010 (aged 95) County Cavan, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Born in Gubaveeney, near Blacklion in County Cavan, he was a farmer and national school teacher before entering politics.[1] Dolan was elected in 1961 to Dáil Éireann for the Cavan constituency (which he had contested unsuccessfully at the 1954 and 1957 elections). He lost his seat at the 1965 general election, and although he stood in the next two general elections (in 1969 and 1973), he never returned to the Dáil.[2]
However, after his 1965 defeat, he was elected to the 11th Seanad on the Labour Panel. He did not seek re-election in 1969, but was returned in 1973 to the 13th Seanad. From 1977 to 1981 he was Cathaoirleach of the 14th Seanad (1981–1982) and as Leas-Chathaoirleach in the 15th Seanad.[1]
He was a fluent Irish speaker (Gaeilgóir) and dedicated much of his time to promoting the language, as well as teaching its value and importance in his day. He was one of the few native Irish speakers in County Cavan and raised his family through the medium.
Séamus Dolan died on 10 August 2010.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Séamus Dolan". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 11 October 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
- ^ "Séamus Dolan". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
- ^ Smyth, Sam (12 August 2010). "Tributes flood in for 'great and proud Irishman' Seamus Dolan". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 14 August 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2010.