Irish politician and trade unionist (1911–1987)
Not to be confused with Seán Brosnan of Fianna Fáil, also in the 1973–1977 Seanad..
Seán Brosnahan | |
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Senator | |
In office 14 December 1961 – 27 October 1977 | |
Constituency | Labour Panel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-08-26)26 August 1911 County Clare, Ireland |
Died | 9 December 1987(1987-12-09) (aged 76) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse |
Sheila Quinn (m. 1950) |
Children | 4 |
Education | |
Alma mater | |
Seán Brosnahan (26 August 1911 – 9 December 1987) was an Irish independent politician.[1] He was a trade union official and general secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) from 1967 to 1978.[2] From 1947 to 1948, Brosnahan served as president of the INTO.[2]
He was elected to Seanad Éireann by the Labour Panel at the 1961 Seanad election, and re-elected in 1965, 1969 and 1973. He lost his seat at the 1977 Seanad election.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Seán Brosnahan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ a b Dempsey, Pauric J. "Brosnahan, Seán". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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