Brendan Lynch (politician) explained

Office:Lord Mayor of Dublin
Term Start:1996
Term End:1997
Predecessor:Seán D. Loftus
Successor:John Stafford
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Death Date:19 January 2018
Death Place:Dublin, Ireland
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] [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]

He died on 19 January 2018.[3] He was married to Peggy Lynch (née Scott), and they had five children.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2020 . Dublin City Council. June 2020. 18 November 2023.
  2. News: Lynch elected Lord Mayor of Dublin amid "deal" allegations. The Irish Times. 2 July 1996. 22 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Lynch passes away. dublinlive.ie. 19 January 2018. 21 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Death notice of Brendan Lynch. RIP.ie. 19 January 2018. 21 August 2022.