About Bridie O'Flaherty
Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 88). Bridie O'Flaherty was an Irish politician.
Bridie O'Flaherty (27 October 1917 – 12 January 2006) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who left that party in 1986 to become a founder-member of the Progressive Democrats. She was the Mayor of Galway from 1980 to 1981 and again from 1985 to 1986.
O'Flaherty was one of five children born to Patrick Lawless and Delia Laffy of Bullaun, Loughrea.
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Who was Bridie O'Flaherty?
Irish politician (1917-2006)
When was Bridie O'Flaherty born?
Bridie O'Flaherty was born on 27 October 1917.
When did Bridie O'Flaherty die?
Bridie O'Flaherty died on 12 January 2006 in Galway.
What was Bridie O'Flaherty's occupation?
Bridie O'Flaherty was a politician.
What nationality was Bridie O'Flaherty?
Bridie O'Flaherty was Irish.
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