| Jack Lynch | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1917 |
| Died | 20 October 1999 |
John Mary "Jack" Lynch (15 August 1917 – 20 October 1999) was the Taoiseach of Ireland, serving two terms in office; from 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979.
Early life[]
John Mary Lynch was born on 15 August 1917.
Later life and death[]
In 1992 he suffered a severe health set-back, and in 1993 suffered a stroke in which he nearly lost his sight. Following this he withdrew from public life.
Lynch died in the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook, Dublin on 20 October 1999 at the age of 82. He is buried in St Finbarr's Cemetery in Cork.
Governments[]
The following governments were led by Jack Lynch:
- 12th Government of Ireland (November 1966 – July 1969)
- 13th Government of Ireland (July 1969 – March 1973)
- 15th Government of Ireland (July 1977 – December 1979)
| Preceded by Seán Lemass |
Leader of Fianna Fáil 1966–1979 |
Succeeded by Charles Haughey |
| Preceded by Seán Lemass |
Taoiseach 1966–1973 |
Succeeded by Liam Cosgrave |
| Preceded by Liam Cosgrave |
Taoiseach 1977–1979 |
Succeeded by Charles Haughey |
| List of Taoisigh of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Éamon de Valera | John A. Costello | Seán Lemass | Jack Lynch | Liam Cosgrave | Charles Haughey | Garret FitzGerald | Albert Reynolds | John Bruton | Bertie Ahern | Brian Cowen | Enda Kenny | |