Brendan Lynch (politician)
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Brendan Lynch | |
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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 |
Brendan Lynch (died 19 January 2018) was an Irish independent politician, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1996 to 1997.[1] 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.[2] He was also the Honorary Director of Donore Credit Union, worked with The Irish Press and was a Peace Commissioner.[2]
He died on 19 January 2018.[2] He was married to Peggy Lynch (née Scott), and they had five children.[3]
References
- ^ "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.
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