J. J. Walsh
J. J. Walsh | |
|---|---|
Walsh circa. 1916 | |
| Minister for Posts and Telegraphs | |
| In office 2 June 1924 – 12 October 1927 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Blythe |
| Postmaster General | |
| In office 1 April 1922 – 2 June 1924 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 1921 – September 1927 | |
| Constituency | Cork Borough |
| In office December 1918 – May 1921 | |
| Constituency | Cork City |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1880 Bandon, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 3 February 1948 (aged 67) County Cork, Ireland |
| Political party | |
| Spouse | Jenny Turner |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Years of service | 1913–1916 |
| Rank | Vice-Commandant |
| Battles/wars | Easter 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. 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.