Jim McGarry, Cllr - Biography

Constituency:
Sligo / North Leitrim

Euro Electoral Region:
Ireland North West

Electoral Status:
Jim is currently a Councillor on Sligo County Council and a Councillor on Sligo Borough Council.

Address:
Twin Oaks
Oakfield
Sligo

Tel:
Office: 071 9157347
Mobile: 086-6007575

Email:
mcgarryjim@eircom.net

Political Career:

  • Re-elected to Sligo County and Borough Council, June 2009
  • Labour Party General Election candidate for Sligo North Leitrim, May 2007
  • Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, June 2006
  • Elected to Sligo County Council in 1991
  • Elected the youngest Mayor of Sligo in 1990.
  • First elected to Sligo Borough Council in 1985.

Memberships:

  • Chairman of Sligo County Council's Environmental Special Policy Committee 2004 - 2009.
  • Chairman of Shalomar Housing for the homeless since 2004.
  • Secretary of Kazelain, home for young offenders.
  • Chairman of Merville Youth Football Club .
  • Member of Strandhill Maritime Management Board.
  • Member of Sligo Vocation Education Committee 2004 - 2009.
  • Member of Tubbercurry Connaught College Management Board.


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