Paddy Lane (politician)
Paddy Lane | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office June 1989 – June 1994 | |
| Constituency | Munster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Lane 7 September 1934 Parteen, County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 23 July 2012 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Patrick Lane (7 September 1934 – 23 July 2012)[1][2] was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was president of the Irish Farmers' Association from 1976 to 1980 and elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1989 to 1994. Lane played multiple competitions including rugby union for Ireland, earning a single cap in 1964.[3]
Early life
Paddy Lane was born in Quinpool, Parteen, County Clare, Ireland.[4][5][6] He studied at Crescent College, where he started playing rugby.[7][8]
He later joined the army and where we was promoted to the rank of Captain. Paddy played for Munster against the All-Blacks in 1963. He won a cap for the Irish rugby team against Wales in 1964 as hooker.[9]
Political career
He was elected to the European Parliament at the 1989 European election for the Munster constituency.[10] He was a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development in the European Parliament. He lost his seat at the 1994 European election.[11][12][1]
References
- ^ a b "Paddy Lane lauded by IFA chief for career dedicated to helping others". Irish Examiner. 27 July 2012. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "3rd parliamentary term | Patrick LANE | MEPs | European Parliament". www.europarl.europa.eu. 7 September 1934. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "Patrick Lane". ESPNscrum. Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Former IFA president Paddy Lane dies (77)". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "LANE, Paddy: Death". Irish Times Family Notices. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ Phelan, Eugene (24 July 2012). "Funeral arrangements announced for the late Paddy Lane". www.limerickleader.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ O’Regan, Donal (27 July 2012). "Farming stalwart and rugby international laid to rest". www.limerickleader.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Tom Lane". humphrysfamilytree.com. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "'Farming legend and proud Clareman' - Paddy Lane". The Clare People Archive. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Paddy Lane". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Danaher, Dan (14 June 2024). "McNamara Wins Euro Seat In Ireland South". The Clare Champion. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ Softly (24 July 2012). "Paddy Lane". Clare FM. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
External links
- Personal profile of Paddy Lane in the European Parliament's database of members