began to eclipse the Irish National Party, which vainly attempted to preserve its position. Boyle supported the Nationalist candidate in South Armagh election on 28 January 1918, and participated in the Irish Convention in Manchester in October. He clearly realised that he would not hold his own constituency in the post-war election, and rumours circulated that he would contest the Manchester Platting seat. But he withdrew his candidature in both constituencies. His parliamentary career was at an end. Later life In addition to political misfortune, Boyle's life after the war was beset by tragedy. He had married, in 1883, Annie Gardiner, the daughter of P. Gardiner of Sligo. His wife later suffered from mental illness (described as "neurasthenia"), and after an attempt to cut her throat, hanged herself on 21 February 1921. Daniel Boyle died suddenly, on 19 August 1925, at Cleveleys Hydro near Blackpool. He was aged 66. Many tributes were paid to him, and he was interred at Kensal Green Cemetery, London, beside his wife. References Hansard Herbert, Michael: 'Daniel Boyle and Daniel McCabe – Irish local politicians in Manchester'. Kirby, A.H.: 'Dan Boyle's Railway'. Manchester City News Manchester Evening Chronicle Manchester Guardian External links Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for County Mayo constituencies (1801–1922) UK MPs 1910 UK MPs 1910–1918 1859 births 1925 deaths Irish Parliamentary Party MPs People from County Fermanagh Councillors in Manchester