Michael Carter (Irish politician)
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Michael Carter | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1927 – September 1927 | |
| Constituency | Leitrim–Sligo |
| Personal details | |
| Died | November 1954 |
| Party | Farmers' Party |
Michael Carter (died November 1954) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the June 1927 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Leitrim–Sligo constituency.[1] He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election. He stood as an independent candidate at the 1932 general election but was not elected.[2]
Carter was an auctioneer and valuer and was also involved in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, once holding the position of Leitrim county president.[3]
He was elected to Leitrim County Council in 1911, and from 1926 to 1934, he was chairman of the council.[3]
He died at Ruskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, in November 1954, at "over 80 years of age".[3]