Career
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at a 1970 by-election as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (Territorial Decoration) for Donegal–Leitrim. He served in public office for three years before he lost his seat at the 1973 general election. He stood again for the Dáil at the 1977 general election but was not elected.