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Michael Colreavy

b. 1948

Irish politician

Politician Trade unionist
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About Michael Colreavy

Born 1948. Michael Colreavy is an Irish politician and trade unionist.

Michael Colreavy (born 28 September 1948) is an Irish former Sinn Féin politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Sligo–North Leitrim constituency from 2011 to 2016.

He was the Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, fisheries and food from 2011 to 2016.

Born in Sligo, he moved to Manorhamilton in County Leitrim in 1981 where he now lives. He joined Sinn Féin in 1979 where he campaigned for the hunger striker and Anti H-Block candidate Joe McDonnell at the 1981 general election. He was a branch secretary of the Irish Municipal, Public and Civil Trade Union. He was a member of Leitrim County Council for the Manorhamilton electoral area from 1999 to 2011.

He is an opponent of fracking in the Lough Allen basin, citing environmental concerns.

He did not contest the 2016 general election.

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1948, Sligo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, trade unionist
Nationality
Ireland, Irish people
Positions held
Teachta Dála

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Colreavy?

Irish politician

When was Michael Colreavy born?

Michael Colreavy was born on 24 September 1948 in Sligo.

What is Michael Colreavy's occupation?

Michael Colreavy is a politician and trade unionist.

What nationality is Michael Colreavy?

Michael Colreavy is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Colreavy

· Wikidata: Q13648706

· DBpedia: Michael Colreavy

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