Pat McNamara (1938 – 19 October 2016) was an Irish politician who served as the mayor of Galway from 1982 to 1983.
Pat McNamara | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Galway | |
| In office 1982–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Succeeded by | Michael Leahy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 Claddagh, Ireland |
| Died | 19 October 2016 (aged 77–78) |
Background
editA native of the Claddagh, McNamara worked for Connacht Mineral Company and played with Galway Rovers and Galway Town.
McNamara was elected to Galway Corporation in 1973 and was to spend the next seventeen years in politics. Elected Mayor in 1982, he visited one of the town's twins, Lorient, and Boston and Derry. He conferred the Freedom of Galway upon Paulo Evaristo Arns, the Archbishop of São Paulo.
References
edit- ^ "The death has been announced of Mr Pat McNamara, RIP, former City Councillor and Mayor of Galway from July 1982 to June 1983". The Galway Advertiser on Facebook. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Pat McNamara". RIP.ie. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
Sources
edit- Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001, William Henry, Galway 2001.
External links
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