Jack Lynch

Irish politician and football player

Jack Lynch - Irish politician and football player
Born

August 15th, 1917
107 years ago

Died

1999
26 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ireland

Links & References

Played for the Cork senior football team and won multiple All-Ireland titles during the 1940s. Served as the 5th Taoiseach of Ireland from 1966 to 1970 and again from 1977 to 1979. Led the country through a period of significant economic and social change. Advocated for a more integrated approach within the European Economic Community, contributing to Ireland's membership in the European Union.

Played for Cork senior football team

Served as 5th Taoiseach of Ireland

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