Michael Comiskey

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Michael Comiskey was born on the 1st October 1953 in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. He is an Irish Fine Gael politician and farmer. He lives on a farm in Newtownmanor on the Sligo/Leitrim border with his wife Elizabeth. They have five sons.

Political career[edit]

Michael was elected to Seanad Éireann in 2011. He has been involved in public life for over 20 years. Michael was a candidate in the 2007 General Election and while he did not get elected, he managed to secure a very impressive 8000 votes. He was nominated the REHAB Leitrim Person of the Year in 2001 and has also been a member of the Leitrim Development Company and the County Development Board. Michael was also the Chair of the Fine Gael National Agriculture Committee.

External links[edit]

FineGael official website