James O'Mara
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For the Irish nationalist politician, justice of the peace and businessman, see James O'Mara (councillor).
James O'Mara (6 August 1873 – 21 November 1948) was an Irish businessman and politician who became a nationalist leader and key member of the revolutionary First Dáil.[1] As an MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, he introduced the bill which made Saint Patrick's Day a national holiday in Ireland in 1903. He was one of the few politicians to have served both as member in the House of Commons and in Dáil Éireann.
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James O'Mara | |
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Teachta Dála | |
In office March 1924 – June 1927 | |
Constituency | Dublin South |
In office December 1918 – May 1921 | |
Constituency | Kilkenny South |
Member of Parliament | |
In office October 1900 – July 1907 | |
Constituency | Kilkenny South |
Personal details | |
Born | (1873-08-06)6 August 1873 Limerick, Ireland |
Died | 21 November 1948(1948-11-21) (aged 75) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Sinn Féin |
Spouse |
Agnes Cashel (m. 1895) |
Children | 7 |
Parent |
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Relatives | Stephen M. O'Mara (brother) |
Education | |
Alma mater | Royal University of Ireland |
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