Frank Fahy (1880-1953) was Ceann Comhairle (Chairman) of Dáil Éireann from 1932 to 1951. He was first elected to the Dáil in 1921 as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) for Galway. He sided with the anti-treaty forces following the Anglo-Irish Treaty. He became a member of Fianna Fáil when the party was founded in 1926 and was elected at each election until his death. He was born in Kilchreest, County Galway on 12 Jan 1880, a son of John Fahy who taught at the National School. After early education at his father's school in Kilchreest he attended Mungret College in Limerick and later studied at University College, Galway. He gained a BA and a H.Dip. in Education, and a Diploma in Science. He qualified as a barrister in 1927 at King's Inns, Dublin and also taught at the Christian Brothers school in Tralee. Later he taught Latin, Irish and Science at St Vincent's College, Castleknock, Dublin. He was at one time General Secretary of the Gaelic League. He married Anna Barton of Tralee, a metal artist and member of the Cumann na mBan in 1908. They had no children. He is buried in Dublin at Deansgrange Cemetery. His full name was Francis Patrick Fahy. 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Ceann Comhairle1 is the chairman or speaker of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... The Dáil Chamber Dáil Éireann is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... It has been suggested that Provisional Sinn Féin be merged into this article or section. ... A TD or Teachta Dála (Irish for Dáil Deputy, pronounced chock-ta dawla) is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Irish Oireachtas (pronounced orr-och-tas) or National Parliament. ... Galway (official Irish name: Gaillimh) is the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland and capital of County Galway. ... Signature page of the Anglo-Irish Treaty The Anglo-Irish Treaty, officially called the Articles of association between Ireland and the British Empire, was a treaty between the Government of the United Kingdom and representatives of the (extra-judicial) Irish Republic which concluded the Anglo-Irish War. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...