Michael Leahy (politician)
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Michael Leahy | |
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| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 2006 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Fianna Fáil politician, Mayor of Galway |
Michael Leahy (1932–2007) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was the Mayor of Galway from 1983–1984, 1991–1992, and 1997–1998.
Born in
One of his first acts for his second term was to welcome Councillor Tony O'Donohue, who had served for twenty years on the City Council of
, in June 1992 at the request of Galway University.During his third term, on 5 May 1998, Leahy signed a six million contract for the construction of a causeway to Mutton Island, signally the start of the long-overdue construction of the sewage treatment plant. He also hosted receptions for the Druid Theatre Company, Rita Ryan Gilligan, MBE and formally opened the pedestrianised streets of Galway on 3 March 1998.
References
- Role of Honour:The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001, William Henry, Galway 2001.
External links
- Listing of previous Mayors of Galway
- Notice of Michael Leahy's death
- Article indicating that Leahy's death came in early 2007/late 2006
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