J. J. Walsh

J. J. Walsh
Walsh circa. 1916
Minister for Posts and Telegraphs
In office
2 June 1924 – 12 October 1927
Preceded byNew office
Succeeded byErnest Blythe
Postmaster General
In office
1 April 1922 – 2 June 1924
Preceded byNew office
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Teachta Dála
In office
May 1921 – September 1927
ConstituencyCork Borough
In office
December 1918 – May 1921
ConstituencyCork City
Personal details
Born(1880-02-20)20 February 1880
Bandon, County Cork, Ireland
Died3 February 1948(1948-02-03) (aged 67)
County Cork, Ireland
Political party
SpouseJenny Turner
Military service
Allegiance
Years of service1913–1916
RankVice-Commandant
Battles/warsEaster Rising

James Joseph Walsh (20 February 1880 – 3 February 1948), generally referred to as J. J. Walsh, was Postmaster General, (later Minister for Posts and Telegraphs) of the Irish Free State from 1923 to 1927.[1] He was also a senior Gaelic Athletic Association organiser and Cumann na nGaedheal politician. Later, Walsh had heavy connections with fascism, including his association with Ailtirí na hAiséirghe.[2]

  1. ^ "James Joseph Walsh". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ^ O'Halpin, Eunan (2000). Defending Ireland: The Irish State and Its Enemies Since 1922. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-924269-6.