Edward George Richardson

Edward George Richardson (15 April 1903 – 29 December 1987), known as Eddie Richardson, was an Irish politician who was a member of the Nationalist Party.

Born in Moybane, near Crossmaglen, Ireland, Richardson worked as a bricklayer and as a farmer,[1] and was an All-Ireland cycling champion.[2] He attempted to become the Nationalist Party candidate in South Armagh at the 1945 Northern Ireland general election. He was defeated at the local party convention. He was subsequently elected to Armagh County Council.[3]

Before the 1958 general election, Richardson announced that he would contest South Armagh. A nationalist convention was held in the constituency, but it decided not to put up a candidate against Richardson. As a result, he was elected, and immediately joined the Nationalist Party group.[3]

From 1965 to 1969, Richardson served as the Shadow Minister for Sport.[1] He was the only Nationalist MP not to shadow an actual Minister.[4]

References
  1. Biographies of Members of the Northern Ireland House of Commons
  2. Enda Staunton, The Nationalists of Northern Ireland, 1918–1973
  3. Brendan Lynn, Holding the Ground: The Nationalist Party in Northern Ireland, 1945 – 72 (1997), ISBN 1-85521-980-8
  4. Eamonn McCann, War and an Irish Town
Parliament of Northern Ireland
Preceded by
Charles McGleenan		 Member of Parliament for South Armagh
1958–1969		 Succeeded by
Paddy O'Hanlon
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