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David Molony

1950 – 2002

Irish politician

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Lived 1950 – 2002 (aged 52). David Molony was an Irish politician.

David Molony (23 August 1950 – 4 September 2002) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as both a Senator and a Teachta Dála (TD).

Born in Thurles, County Tipperary, he was educated at CBS Thurles, Coláiste na Rinne in Waterford, Copsewood College in Limerick, University College Dublin and the Law School of the Incorporated Law Society. He qualified as a lawyer and in the 1970s he worked with the Free Legal Aid Centres (FLAC), a voluntary group providing free legal aid, eventually became the chairman of FLAC. He was re-elected at the February 1982 and November 1982 general elections. He supported the 1986 referendum to amend the Constitution of Ireland to remove the prohibition on divorce, and was denounced by priests in his constituency.

Molony did not contest the 1987 general election, and retired from political office to continue his law practice and to run his family's business in Thurles. However he remained involved in politics and was a director of elections for local Fine Gael candidates at the 2002 general election.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University College Dublin
Positions held
Teachta Dála, Senator of Ireland

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People whose lives overlapped David Molony's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Molony?

Irish politician

When was David Molony born?

David Molony was born on 23 August 1950 in County Tipperary.

When did David Molony die?

David Molony died on 4 September 2002.

What was David Molony's occupation?

David Molony was a politician.

What nationality was David Molony?

David Molony was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Molony

· Wikidata: Q5237644

· DBpedia: David Molony

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