Peter McDonald

Politician

1836 – 1891

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Who was Peter McDonald?

Peter McDonald was an Irish teacher, businessman and politician.

Born in Kilfinane, County Limerick, the son of Randal McDonald, he became a teacher in Blackrock College, then a commercial traveller, and then a partner in Cantwell and McDonald, wine merchants and distillers of Dublin.

In the general election of 1885 he was elected member of parliament for North Sligo, a seat which he held until his death in 1891. He died at his home in Kingstown.

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Born
1836
Kilfinane
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Died
Mar 12, 1891
DĂșn Laoghaire

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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