Background
HACKETT, John was born in November 1865.
HACKETT, John was born in November 1865.
Patrician Monastery, Mountrath.
Since he left school, has been a member of National Organisation. Held position of Secretary, Treasurer, President of Gortnahoe Branch, National Land League and United Irish League. Identified with the Gaelic Athletic Association, and was president of Twomileborris Hurling Club, winners of the Railway Shields, 1907.
Chairman, Thurles Rural District Council since 1900. Gentleman farmer. Justice of the Peace, Marylebone Cricket Club; Member of Parliament (Nationalist), Mid Tipperary since 1910.
Nationalist.