Diarmuid Scully

Diarmuid Scully (born, 25 January, 1972) is a member of Limerick City Council and former Mayor of Limerick. He is a member of the Fine Gael party.

Early life

Born in Limerick, Diarmuid Scully was educated at St Patrick's Boys national School in the city and later CBS Sexton Street. He graduated from the University of Limerick with a degree in business Studies.

Professional career

After leaving university, Scully worked for five years as a technical support supervisor with Sykes Enterprises at their offices in Shannon.

Public Office

In 1999, he was elected to Limerick City Council in electoral Ward 3 of the city for the Fine Gael party, and was re-elected in 2004. In 2005 he became Mayor of Limerick, the youngest person to do so since Thady Coughlan in 1975.

During his tennure as Mayor, Diarmuid opened up the Council to the young people of Limerick, overseeing the establishment of the Young City Council, and becoming the first Limerick Mayor to produce a regular podcast. Limerick introduced Street Ambassadors during Diarmuid Scully[s time as Mayor.

Scully is still a member of the City Council, and resides in Lynwood Park in the City.

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First Citizens of the Treaty City, The Mayors and Mayoralty of Limerick 1197-2007 - Mattew Potter ISBN 0-905700-15-5

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Preceded by Michael Hourigan	Mayor of Limerick 2005-2006	Succeeded by Joe Leddin

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Name	Scully, Diarmuid
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