Joe Doyle

Joe Doyle

(Joseph) Joe Doyle (1 June 1936 – 8 August 2009) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He was a long-standing public representative for the Dublin South–East constituency. He served variously as a Dublin City Council, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, becoming Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1998–1999.

Read more about Joe Doyle:  Political Career, Broke Party Ranks On Abortion, Winning and Losing Seats, Lord Mayor of Dublin & Alderman, Epilepsy, Best Man At Brendan Behan's Wedding, Personal Life and Family

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