William Aird (Cumann na nGaedheal politician)
William Aird | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office September 1927 – 31 October 1931 | |
| Constituency | Leix–Offaly |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 31 October 1931 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
| Relations | William Aird (grandson) |
William Patrick Aird (died 31 October 1931) was an Irish politician.[1] An auctioneer, farmer, and merchant, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leix–Offaly constituency at the September 1927 general election.[2] He died during the 6th Dáil but no by-election was held for his seat, as a general election was held less than three months later.
His grandson also called William Aird was elected as a Fine Gael TD for the Laois constituency at the 2024 general election.
References
[edit]- ^ "William Aird". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 18 January 2009.
- ^ "William Aird". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 18 January 2009.