Brendan McGahon
Irish politician
Brendan McGahon (22 November 1936 – 8 February 2017) was an Irish politician. He was a Fine Gael politician.[1]
Brendan McGahon | |
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Member of the Irish Parliament for Louth | |
In office 1982–2002 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Markey |
Personal details | |
Born | Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland | 22 November 1936
Died | 8 February 2017 Ravensdale, County Louth, Ireland | (aged 80)
Political party | Fine Gael |
He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Louth constituency. He was called a 'colourful' figure and with a reputation as a social conservative. McGahon was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the November 1982 general election and retained his seat until retiring at the 2002 general election. He was known for being against gay rights.
References
change- ↑ "Mr. Brendan McGahon". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 24 March 2013.