James Mitchell Gallagher, Lord Mayor of Dublin (1915–1917)
James Mitchell Gallagher held the office of Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1915 to 1917, and his coat of arms hangs on the walls of the Mansion House, alongside those of others who held the office.
We would like to hear more about this man and would especially like to make contact with any of his descendants, if there be any.
Dr. Thomas Gallagher, M.D.
Irish Revolutionary Figure
Dr. Thomas Gallagher, M.D., was arrested in 1882 for planning to blow up the British Houses of Parliament at Westminster, an action viewed as a means of furthering the aim of freeing Ireland from British rule.
You can view the full Old Bailey trial proceedings of Dr. Thomas Gallagher and his co-accused (London, 1883).
He was convicted of treason on 28 May 1883 and sentenced to Penal Servitude for Life.
His brother Bernard Gallagher was found Not Guilty.
Pat the Cope Gallagher T.D.
Irish Politician – Donegal
Pat the Cope Gallagher is presently a T.D. (Member of the Irish Parliament), having been elected in November 2024 to represent the Donegal Constituency.
He has previously served as:
- A member of Donegal County Council
- A Member of the European Parliament
He has served as a T.D. during the following periods:
- June 1981 – June 1997
- May 2002 – 4 June 2009
- February 2016 – February 2020
Ministerial Offices Held
While a T.D., he served as Minister of State in the following roles:
- 2007–2008 – Health and Children
- 2006–2007 – Transport
- 2004–2006 – Communications, Marine and Natural Resources
- 2002–2004 – Environment, Heritage and Local Government
- 1993–1994 – Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht
- 1992–1993 – Marine
- 1989–1993 – Gaeltacht
- 1987–1989 – Marine
He was appointed Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann (Assistant Speaker of the Irish Parliament) for the period 7 July 2016 – 10 February 2020.
Note:We would make like to make a full list of political Gallaghers and we ask your help. Please forward any information you have .
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