James O'Mara, Date of Birth, Date of Death

James O'Mara

Irish politician

Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1873

Date of Death: 21-Nov-1948

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: Irish Free State

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James O'Mara (6 August 1873 – 21 November 1948) was an Irish businessman and politician who became a nationalist leader and key member of the revolutionary First Dáil.
As an MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, he introduced the bill which made Saint Patrick's Day a national holiday in Ireland in 1903.
He was one of the few politicians to have served both as member in the House of Commons and in Dáil Éireann.