Ruairí Ó Murchú (; born 3 May 1978) is an Irish

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politician who has been a

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(TD) for the

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constituency since the 2020 general election. He was a member of

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representing the Dundalk South local electoral area from 2017 to 2020, replacing Councillor Kevin Meenan. He was re-elected to Louth County Council again in

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. Kevin Meenan was co-opted to Ó Murchú's seat on Louth County Council following his election to the Dáil.

Personal life

Ó Murchú grew up in

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and holds degrees from

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and

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. He lives in Bay Estate,

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with his wife Annemarie Ó Murchú. They have two sons and a stepson.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:OMurchu, Ruairi Sinn Féin TDs (post-1923) 1978 births Living people People from Dundalk Alumni of Dublin City University Members of the 33rd Dáil Members of Louth County Council