Irish politician (1879–1953
John Joseph Counihan (1879 – 30 October 1953) was an Irish politician.[1] He was a member of the Free State Seanad from 1922 to 1936, and of Seanad Éireann from 1938 to 1951. He was first elected to the Seanad in 1922.[2] He did not serve in the 2nd Seanad. From 1938 onwards, he was elected by the Agricultural Panel.[2] He was variously an independent, Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael member of the Seanad.
References
- ^ "Members of the First Seanad: Biographies – Counihan, John". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ a b "John Counihan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 27 January 2012.