Brendan Lynch (died 19 January 2018) was an Irish independent politician, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1996 to 1997.[1][2] He was elected to Dublin City Council at the 1974 local elections as an independent councillor for the South Inner City electoral area, and was re-elected at each subsequent election until he retired from politics at the 1999 local elections.[3] He was also the Honorary Director of Donore Credit Union, worked with The Irish Press and was a Peace Commissioner.[3]
Brendan Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1996–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Seán D. Loftus |
| Succeeded by | John Stafford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 19 January 2018 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Peggy Scott |
| Children | 5 |
He died on 19 January 2018.[3] He was married to Peggy Lynch (née Scott), and they had five children.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2020" (PDF). Dublin City Council. June 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Lynch elected Lord Mayor of Dublin amid "deal" allegations". The Irish Times. 2 July 1996. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Lynch passes away". dublinlive.ie. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Death notice of Brendan Lynch". RIP.ie. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2022.