Michael Carter (politician)

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Michael Carter
Teachta Dála
In office
June 1927 – September 1927
ConstituencyLeitrim–Sligo
Personal details
DiedNovember 1954
NationalityIrish
Political partyFarmers' Party

Michael Carter (died November 1954) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the June 1927 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leitrim–Sligo constituency.[1] He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election. He stood as an independent candidate at the 1932 general election but was not elected.[2]

Carter was an auctioneer and valuer and was also involved in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, once holding the position of Leitrim county president.[3]

He was elected to Leitrim County Council in 1911, and from 1926 to 1934, he was chairman of the council.[3]

He died at Ruskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, in November 1954, at "over 80 years of age".[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Michael Carter". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  2. ^ "Michael Carter". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  3. ^ a b c Irish Times, 30 November 1954, p. 5.