John McCann (Irish politician)

John McCann (17 June 1905 – 23 February 1980) was an Irish politician, author and journalist. McCann stood unsuccessfully for election at the 1937 and 1938 general elections. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) at the Dublin South by-election held on 6 June 1939.[1]

For other people named John McCann, see John McCann (disambiguation).

The by-election was caused by the death of James Beckett of Fine Gael. McCann was re-elected at each general election until he lost his seat at the 1954 general election.[2] He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1947 to 1948 and 1964 to 1965.

Other

He was the father of actor Donal McCann.[3]

References
  1. "John McCann". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
  2. "John McCann". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
  3. Dixon, Stephen. Obituary: Donal McCann, The Guardian, 20 July 1999.


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