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Martin Divilly

d. 1979

Irish mayor

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About Martin Divilly

Martin Divilly was a politician.

Martin Divilly (died August 1979) was Mayor of Galway from 1963 to 1964 and from 1970 to 1971.

Divilly used his terms of office to extend and expand Irish tourist links, particularly in the U.S., where he travelled extensively. He was made an honorary citizen of New Orleans and was officially received by Mayor of New York, Robert Wagner.

His first grandson, Jon Richards, now a DJ on Galway Bay FM, was baptised on the opening day of Galway's New Cathedral by Cardinal Cushing of Boston.

Divilly died in August 1979.

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Important facts

Died
1979
Occupation
Positions held
Mayor of Galway

Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Divilly?

Irish mayor

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Martin Divilly died in 1979.

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Martin Divilly was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Divilly

· Wikidata: Q6775306

· DBpedia: Martin Divilly

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