Pól Callaghan
Politician from Northern Ireland
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Pól Callaghan is an Irish former Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) politician who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Foyle between 2010 and 2011.
Pól Callaghan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Foyle | |
| In office 15 November 2010 – 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Durkan |
| Succeeded by | Colum Eastwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Party | SDLP |
Political career
On 15 November 2010, Callaghan was co-opted to the Northern Ireland Assembly for the Foyle constituency, succeeding Mark Durkan. Regarding his co-option, he said: "We know the people of Derry are hungry for change and as a new representative I can help build a newly energized SDLP to deliver it."[1][2] Callaghan failed to retain his seat at the 2011 Assembly election.[citation needed]
