Mr David Hall Formerly of Garristown & Batterstown

This is about my grandfather who dabbled all his life in political affairs, I was given a newspaper cutting recently which appeared in the newspaper at the time of his death, I am now putting this piece online for fear it should be lost forever. 

David Hall

Mr David Hall, (my Grandfather) Garristown, Co Dublin, who's deeply regretted death occurred at Jervis Hospital Dublin.  Grandfather represented the Meath Constituency during his time in Dail Eireann, was in his seventies and had be ill for some time.

Grandfather was elected to the Dail in the Labour interest in 1923 securing the seat vacated by fellow party member Mr Cathal Shannon, Meaths other representatives at that time were messers Eamon Duggan (Cumann na nGael) and Patrick Mulvanney.

Grandfather did not contest the general election of 1927 for many reasons. he was also a valued member of Meath County Council for the Dunshaughlin electoral area from 1920 to 1928.

During his years in the Dail he discharged his duties with integrity and understanding while applying his work characteristic of deep feeling for the people and the county. His human approach to all matters affecting the people of Meath was always evident in his work.

Very Popular  

Since his advent into public life many years ago, he became very popular with the people he came into contact with and was always prompt to help them with their grievances. Grandfather will be remembered as the one who was courageous in his convictions and loyal to the service of his local Meath.

While holding tenaciously to his opinions, grandfather had the gift of being able to appreciate the other fellows point of view and never indulged in personality attacking. practical in his outlook grandfather was a convincing speaker and was recognized by all parties and elements as a man imbued with the highest ambitions to do the right thing at all times.

In later years grandfather took an active interest in the affairs of the Fianna Fail movement and spoke at several public meetings on their behalf.

Grandfather had served as Officer commanding the First Meath Brigade of the old IRA and discharged his duties of the post with efficiency and courtesy.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Grandmother (Nanna) his bereaved wife, to my father, to my uncles and aunties for the loss they have suffered.

Grandfather was buried on a Sunday in Ballymadun Cemetery and he still rests there today along with Nanna,  My father, and uncle Frank. May you all rest in peace.