James Hughes (Irish politician)

James Hughes (1895 – 1 January 1948)[1] was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A farmer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kildare constituency at the 1938 general election.[2] He was re-elected at the 1943 and 1944 general elections.[3] He died in 1948 during the course of the 12th Dáil, but no by-election was held for his seat.

For James Joseph Hughes of Cumann na nGaedheal, see Seamus Hughes (trade unionist).

References
  1. "Death of Mr James Hughes, TD". Kilkenny People. 3 January 1948.
  2. "James Hughes". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
  3. "James Hughes". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 9 February 2009.


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