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John Finan (10 September 1898 – 24 May 1984) was an Irish Clann na Talmhan politician. A farmer by profession, he first stood for election to Dáil Éireann at the 1948 general election for the Roscommon constituency but was unsuccessful. He was subsequently elected to Seanad Éireann on the Administrative Panel. He was elected to the Dáil at the 1951 general election as a Clann na Talmhan Teachta Dála (TD) for Roscommon. He lost his seat at the 1954 general election.

His eldest daughter, Mary Finan, became a prominent businesswoman.

References

1. "John Finan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
2. "John Finan". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
3. "A heart for business". The Irish Times. 28 March 1996. Retrieved 1 March 2022.

• 1898 births
• 1984 deaths
• Clann na Talmhan TDs
• Clann na Talmhan senators
• 20th-century Irish farmers
• Members of the 14th Dáil
• Members of the 6th Seanad
• Politicians from County Roscommon
• Administrative Panel senators