William Aird (Cumann na nGaedheal politician) explained

William Aird
Office:Teachta Dála
Term Start:September 1927
Term End:31 October 1931
Constituency:Leix–Offaly
Party:Cumann na nGaedheal
Death Date:31 October 1931
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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Aird. Oireachtas Members Database. 18 January 2009.
  2. Web site: William Aird. ElectionsIreland.org. 18 January 2009.