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Séamus McGrath

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Séamus McGrath
McGrath in 2024
Teachta Dála
Assumed office
November 2024
ConstituencyCork South-Central
Personal details
Born1973 or 1974 (age 50–51)
Cork, Ireland
Political partyFianna Fáil
SpouseGayle McGrath
Children3
RelativesMichael McGrath (brother)
Alma materUniversity College Cork

Séamus McGrath (born 1973/1974)[1] is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork South-Central constituency since the 2024 general election.[2]

He is a former member of Cork County Council.[3]

Personal life

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His brother is European Commissioner Michael McGrath.[4]

A commerce graduate of University College Cork, McGrath worked in retail before joining the Garda Síochána and serving as a probationer garda in Fermoy, leaving to manage his brother's 2007 election campaign.[1] He lives in Carrigaline with his wife Gayle and three daughters.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork". Irish Examiner. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Cork South-Central: Seamus McGrath (FF)". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. ^ "'I will be fighting for every vote': Seamus McGrath to target his brother's Dáil seat". echo live. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Ballot of brothers in election 2024: 'Emotional' McGraths keep Cork South Central in the family". www.businesspost.ie. Retrieved 2 December 2024.