Joseph McGrath (Irish politician)

Joseph McGrath
McGrath in 1922
Minister for Labour
In office
11 January – 9 September 1922
Preceded byConstance Markievicz
Succeeded byPatrick Hogan
Minister for Industry and Commerce
In office
30 August 1922 – 7 March 1924
Preceded byErnest Blythe
Succeeded byPatrick McGilligan
Teachta Dála
In office
August 1923 – April 1924
ConstituencyMayo North
In office
May 1921 – August 1923
ConstituencyDublin North-West
In office
December 1918 – May 1921
ConstituencyDublin St James's
Personal details
Born(1888-08-12)12 August 1888
Dublin, Ireland
Died26 March 1966(1966-03-26) (aged 77)
Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
Political partyCumann na nGaedheal
Other political
affiliations
SpouseAileen Downes
Children6, including Patrick
Military service
Branch/service
RankDirector of Intelligence
Battles/wars

Joseph McGrath (12 August 1888 – 26 March 1966) was an Irish politician and businessman.[1] He was a Sinn Féin and later a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for various constituencies; Dublin St James's (1918–1921), Dublin North West (1921–1923) and Mayo North (1923–1924), and developed widespread business interests.

  1. ^ "Joseph McGrath". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 8 November 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2012.