Timothy Michael Healy (1855 – 1931) was an Irish nationalist politician, journalist, barrister, and one of the most colorful and controversial figures in Irish political history.
Early Life and Education: Born in Bantry, County Cork, he received a Catholic education. He later moved to Newcastle upon Tyne where he worked as a railway clerk.
Entry into Politics: Healy entered politics through the Land League movement. His brother, Maurice Healy, was already involved, and this provided Tim with an initial platform. He became a prominent journalist and effective political organizer.
Parliamentary Career: He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for various constituencies in Ireland for a significant period. He was known for his sharp wit, cutting speeches, and often abrasive style, earning him the nickname "Tim the Healy." He was an MP for https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Wexford%20Borough (1880–1883), https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Monaghan (1883–1885), https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/South%20Londonderry (1885–1886), https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/North%20Longford (1887–1892), https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/North%20Louth (1892–1895) and https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/North%20Cork (1895–1910), and https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Cork%20City (1910–1918).
Political Views and Factions: Healy was initially a close ally of https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Charles%20Stewart%20Parnell, the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. However, he played a crucial role in the Parnell split after the O'Shea divorce scandal in 1890, siding with the anti-Parnellite faction. His actions during the split made him a controversial figure, as he was seen by some as disloyal to Parnell. Healy later became a leading figure in the https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Anti-Parnellite%20Irish%20National%20Federation.
Post-Independence: After Irish independence, Healy served as the first https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Governor-General%20of%20the%20Irish%20Free%20State from 1922 to 1928. He was appointed by the British government, a role that was largely ceremonial but significant in establishing the new state.
Legacy: Tim Healy remains a complex and controversial figure. While his political skills were undeniable, his role in the Parnell split and his often-acerbic style ensured that he was a divisive personality. His service as Governor-General provided a bridge between the old and new orders in Ireland.
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