Fergal Browne

Fergal Browne (born 11 September 1973) is an Irish Fine Gael politician from County Carlow in Ireland. He was as a member of Seanad Éireann, elected by the Labour Panel from 2002 to 2007.

A member of Carlow Town Council from the 1999 local elections until the abolition in 2003 of the dual mandate, Browne was elected as Mayor of Carlow town in July 2002. At the 2007 general election he stood in the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency, but did not win a seat. After his defeat, he stood for the 23rd Seanad on the Cultural and Educational Panel, but was unsuccessful. He was elected to Carlow County Council in 2009 for the Carlow East local electoral area. He was re-elected to Carlow County Council in May 2014 and was elected as chairman (Cathaoirleach) for 2014 to 2015.

His father John Browne was a senator and a TD for Carlow–Kilkenny.

See also
Families in the Oireachtas

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Category:1973 births
Category:Fine Gael senators
Category:Members of the 22nd Seanad
Category:Living people
Category:Local councillors in County Carlow