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'''James Joseph Parkinson''' (died 16 September 1948) was an Irish politician. He was a member of [[Seanad Éireann]] from 1922 to 1936 and from 1938 to 1947. A veterinary surgeon, bloodstock breeder and company director, he was first elected to the [[Seanad Éireann (Irish Free State)|Free State Seanad]] as a [[Cumann na nGaedheal]] member in 1922.<ref name=oireachtas_db>{{cite web|url=http://oireachtas.ie/members-hist/default.asp?housetype=1&HouseNum=2&MemberID=1633&ConstID=204|title=Mr. James Parkinson|work=Oireachtas Members Database|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> From 1938 onwards, he was elected by the [[Cultural and Educational Panel]] as a [[Fine Gael]] member.<ref name=oireachtas_db/> He resigned from the Seanad on 31 July 1947 due to ill-health.<ref name=resignation>{{cite web|url=http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/S/0034/S.0034.194707310002.html|title=Resignation of Senator|work=Seanad Éireann – Volume 34|date=31 July 1947|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref>
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'''James Joseph Parkinson''' (15 November 1869 – 16 September 1948) was an Irish politician. He was a member of [[Seanad Éireann]] from 1922 to 1936 and from 1938 to 1947. A veterinary surgeon, racehorse trainer, bloodstock breeder and company director, he was first elected to the [[Seanad Éireann (Irish Free State)|Free State Seanad]] as a [[Cumann na nGaedheal]] member in 1922.<ref name=oireachtas_db>{{cite web|url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/James-Joseph-Parkinson.S.1922-06-12/|title=James Parkinson|work=Oireachtas Members Database|access-date=22 May 2012}}</ref> From 1938 onwards, he was elected by the [[Cultural and Educational Panel]] as a [[Fine Gael]] member.<ref name=oireachtas_db/> He resigned from the Seanad on 31 July 1947 due to poor health.<ref name=resignation>{{cite web|url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1947-07-31/2/|title=Resignation of Senator|work=Seanad Éireann – Volume 34|date=31 July 1947|access-date=22 May 2012}}</ref>

"J.J." Parkinson was born at [[Tramore]], County Waterford, and qualified as a veterinary surgeon ([[Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons|MRCVS]]) in London.<ref name=dib>{{cite web|url=https://www.dib.ie/biography/parkinson-james-joseph-j-j-a9286|title=Parkinson, James Joseph ('J. J.')|work=[[Dictionary of Irish Biography]]|last=Rouse|first=Paul|access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref> From 1892 he briefly practised on the [[Curragh]] but soon moved into racing. After a short spell in the United States he settled at Maddenstown Lodge also on the Curragh which remained his home for forty-five years.<ref name=dib/> He trained the winners of 2,577 races in Ireland, including two in the [[Irish Derby]] before his death after several years of ill-health at Maddenstown Lodge.<ref>Guy StJohn Williams and Francis P M Hyland, ''The Irish Derby 1866–1979'', London, J A Allen, 1980, pp. 152–154</ref><ref>Williams and Hyland, ''Who was Who in Irish Racing'', Monasterevan, Co.Kildare, Daletta Press, 2019, pp. 355–356</ref><ref>''Belfast Newsletter'', 16 September 1948, p.4</ref> Parkinson's total of race wins by a trainer was a record in Ireland until beaten by [[Dermot Weld]] in 2000, and he was champion trainer in Ireland by number of races won 23 times between 1904 and 1939.<ref>{{cite web |title=Despite some setbacks, James Joseph Parkinson was a true titan of the Turf |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/other-sports/despite-some-setbacks-james-joseph-parkinson-was-a-true-titan-of-the-turf-27373714.html |publisher=The Kerryman |access-date=3 March 2021 |date=18 August 2000}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 19:30, 17 February 2024

James Parkinson
Senator
In office
27 April 1938 – 31 July 1947
ConstituencyCultural and Educational Panel
Senator
In office
11 December 1922 – 29 May 1936
Personal details
Born(1869-11-15)15 November 1869
County Waterford, Ireland
Died16 September 1948(1948-09-16) (aged 78)
County Kildare, Ireland
Political party
SpouseMargaret Brophy
Children8
Alma materRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons

James Joseph Parkinson (15 November 1869 – 16 September 1948) was an Irish politician. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1922 to 1936 and from 1938 to 1947. A veterinary surgeon, racehorse trainer, bloodstock breeder and company director, he was first elected to the Free State Seanad as a Cumann na nGaedheal member in 1922.[1] From 1938 onwards, he was elected by the Cultural and Educational Panel as a Fine Gael member.[1] He resigned from the Seanad on 31 July 1947 due to poor health.[2]

"J.J." Parkinson was born at Tramore, County Waterford, and qualified as a veterinary surgeon (MRCVS) in London.[3] From 1892 he briefly practised on the Curragh but soon moved into racing. After a short spell in the United States he settled at Maddenstown Lodge also on the Curragh which remained his home for forty-five years.[3] He trained the winners of 2,577 races in Ireland, including two in the Irish Derby before his death after several years of ill-health at Maddenstown Lodge.[4][5][6] Parkinson's total of race wins by a trainer was a record in Ireland until beaten by Dermot Weld in 2000, and he was champion trainer in Ireland by number of races won 23 times between 1904 and 1939.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "James Parkinson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Resignation of Senator". Seanad Éireann – Volume 34. 31 July 1947. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b Rouse, Paul. "Parkinson, James Joseph ('J. J.')". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. ^ Guy StJohn Williams and Francis P M Hyland, The Irish Derby 1866–1979, London, J A Allen, 1980, pp. 152–154
  5. ^ Williams and Hyland, Who was Who in Irish Racing, Monasterevan, Co.Kildare, Daletta Press, 2019, pp. 355–356
  6. ^ Belfast Newsletter, 16 September 1948, p.4
  7. ^ "Despite some setbacks, James Joseph Parkinson was a true titan of the Turf". The Kerryman. 18 August 2000. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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