seat at the 1951 general election. Lehane was an actor and had a keen interest in Irish language theatre. A committed Irish speaker Lehane was at home in it, whether on radio, stage or in street conversation. He was one of the leading actors of the Irish Language Theatre Company between 1943 and 1958. He was a member of Dublin City Council and of the Citizens for Civil Liberties committee. In 1977 the remains of Frank Ryan, one of the leading left-wing Republicans of the 1930s, were repatriated from East Germany, and Lehane delivered the eulogy. He died on 18 September 1983 and is buried in St. Finan's cemetery. References 1912 births 1983 deaths Clann na Poblachta TDs Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) members Members of the 13th Dáil Politicians from County Dublin People educated at Synge Street CBS Alumni of University College Dublin