Michael O'Halloran (7 October 1936 – 3 May 2023)[1] was an Irish Labour Party politician and trade unionist. He was a member of Dublin City Council from 1979 to 1991.[2] He was elected at the 1979 local elections for the Artane electoral area, and was re-elected at the 1985 local elections. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1984 to 1985.[3] He did not contest the 1991 local elections.[4] While Lord Mayor, he led a campaign to Save the Pint.[5]
Michael O'Halloran | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Keating |
| Succeeded by | Jim Tunney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1936 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 3 May 2023 (aged 86) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse | Mary O'Halloran |
| Children | 4 |
He stood unsuccessfully as a Labour Party candidate at the 1977 general election for Dublin Artane.[2] He was also unsuccessful at the 1981, February 1982 and 1989 general elections for the Dublin North-Central constituency.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Death notice of Michael O'Halloran". RIP.ie. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Michael O'Halloran". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2020" (PDF). Dublin City Council. June 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Michael O'Halloran". irelandelection.com. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Protect The Pint Of Plain". RTÉ.ie. 7 October 1984. Retrieved 22 August 2022.