Michael O'Connell (politician)

Michael O'Connell (politician)
Michael O'Connell
Lord Mayor of Cork
In office
June 2010 – 24 June 2011
Preceded by Dara Murphy
Succeeded by Terry Shannon
Personal details
Born Cork
Nationality Irish
Political party Labour Party
Spouse(s) Catherine O'Connell

Michael 'Mick' O'Connell is an Irish Labour Party politician and former Lord Mayor of Cork. He was born in Cork and represents the North West electoral area. He was first elected onto the Cork City Council in 1999, and served as Deputy Lord Mayor in 2006–2007. He attended the North Monastery Primary and Secondary Schools. He has been a member of many Committees of Council and in June 2005 was elected Chair of the Cork City housing committee. He said he hopes to secure more jobs and investment during his term.

Personal life

He lives in Briars Court, Shanakiel with his wife Catherine O'Connell with whom he has three children.He was educated at the famous North Monastery school. He is a member of the Briars Court and Oakdale Residents Association. He is President of the Cork Darts Organisation and President of St. Vincent's Golf Society & a Member of Dolphin Rugby Club.

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Civic offices
Preceded by
Dara Murphy
Lord Mayor of Cork
2010–2011
Succeeded by
Terry Shannon