and was elected as a TD for the Kerry North constituency. He subsequently joined Clann na Talmhan, sitting on the opposition benches. He was re-elected at the 1944 and 1948 general elections.
He was selected to represent the Kerry North constituency in the TD position and then became a member of Clann na Talmhan, sitting on the opposition side. He won re-election in both the 1944 and 1948 general elections.