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Peter Callanan
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| Senator | |
| In office September 1997 – October 2009 |
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| Constituency | Agricultural Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1935 Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 11 October 2009 (aged 74) Innishannon, County Cork, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse | Sheila Callanan |
| Children | 6 |
Peter Callanan was an Irish politician. He was born on June 29, 1935, and passed away on October 11, 2009. He was a member of Fianna Fáil, a major political party in Ireland. Peter Callanan served in Seanad Éireann, which is like the upper house of the Irish parliament. He was a Senator from 1997 until his death in 2009.
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Who Was Peter Callanan?
Peter Callanan was an important figure in Irish politics. He spent many years working for the people of County Cork. His career showed how someone from a farming background could become a national leader.
Early Life and Farming
Peter Callanan was born in a town called Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland. He went to school at Mount Melleray College in County Waterford. After his education, he became a farmer. He lived and worked on his farm in Innishannon, also in County Cork. Farming was a big part of his life before he became a full-time politician.
Starting in Politics
Peter Callanan began his political journey at a local level. He was elected to the Cork County Council in 1979. A County Council is a group of elected people who make decisions for a county. He served on this council for many years, until 2004.
He tried to become a member of the Dáil Éireann (the main Irish parliament) in the 1981 Irish general election. This election was for the Cork South-West area. However, he was not successful that time. He also tried to get elected to the Seanad in 1993 but didn't win.
Serving in the Seanad
Despite earlier attempts, Peter Callanan was elected to Seanad Éireann in 1997. The Seanad is often called the Senate. Senators are chosen by different groups, not directly by all voters. Peter Callanan was elected by the Agricultural Panel. This panel represents people involved in farming and related industries.
He served in the 21st Seanad from 1997. He was re-elected twice, serving in the 22nd Seanad from 2002 and the 23rd Seanad from 2007. He continued to serve as a Senator until he passed away.
Family Life
Peter Callanan died on October 11, 2009. He was married to Sheila Callanan. Together, they had six children. His family was an important part of his life.
