John McCann (Dublin)

Ireland / Dublin / Dublin / Lennox, 6
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John McCann 1905-1980 was born at number 6 Lennox Street. He was educated at the Christian Brothers School in Synge Street after which he worked as journalist and playwright; first for Radio Éireann and later, The Abbey Theatre. In 1939 he was elected to the Dáil, retaining his seat until 1954. In 1946 he was also elected Lord Mayor of Dublin. Amongst his works are The Dreamer (1930) Twenty Years A-Wooing (1954); Early and Often (1956); Give me a Bed of Roses (1957); I Know Where I’m Going (1965).

His son is:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donal_McCann
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Coordinates:   53°19'50"N   6°15'57"W
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