Mayor Jim Quinlan - Biography
Constituency:
Cork East
Euro Electoral Region:
Ireland South
Electoral Status:
Jim is currently
a Councillor on Cobh Town Council.
Address:
The Spires, Carrignafoy, Cobh
Tel:
Mobile: 087 7834448
Email:
jquinlan09@gmail.com
Political Career:
- Elected to Cobh Town Council, June 2009
- Elected Deputy Mayor, June 2010
- Elected Mayor, June 2011
Occupation:
- Secondary school teacher for 12 years in Coláiste Muire, teaching Irish, History, Religion and C.S.P.E. (Civic, Social and Political Education)
Memberships:
- Coach of boys basketball teams in Coláiste Muire and former member of Cobh Basketball Club.
- Active supporter of local charities and involved in fundraisers for Cobh Community Hospital, The Park Road Centre, Cobh Tidy Towns and The Irish Cancer Society.
- Instrumental in the founding of “Comhairle na n-Óg” (Cobh Youth Town Council) which is an initiative designed to give young people a voice in local politics.
Other Interests:
- Keen interest in the Irish language and current affairs. Other interests include sport, music and drama. Singer with vocal group “Cadenza”.
Family Background:
- Married to Grace.
Birth Details:
- Born in Cobh, Co. Cork
Education:
- Honours Degree in History and Irish (UCC).
- Higher Diploma in Education (UCC).
