Mary Callaghan | |
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Dublin City Councillor | |
Assumed office 24 May 2019 –present | |
Constituency | Ballymun–Finglas |
Personal details | |
Born | Dublin,Ireland |
Political party | Social Democrats |
Alma mater | University College Dublin Dorset College |
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