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Dr. Rory O’Hanlon: A Life of Public Service

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Dr. Rory O’Hanlon, a distinguished figure in Irish politics, passed away at 92. He served as Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil and held key roles like Minister for Health and Minister for the Environment. Before politics, he was a Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan and a general practitioner. Tributes highlight his dedication, kindness, and humor. His roots in south Armagh shaped a life devoted to public service. O’Hanlons legacy of commitment to the public good will endure.

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Dr. Rory O’Hanlon: A Life of Public Service

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On March 31st, Dr. Rory O'Hanlon, a key figure in Irish politics, passed away at the age of 92. He served as C.N. Come Harely of the Dale from 2002 to 2007 and held major roles like Minister for Health and Minister for the Environment. Earlier in his career, he was a Fianna-Fail TD for Kevin Monahan from 1977, right up to his retirement in 2011. For politics dominated, he worked as a qualified general practitioner in the Carrick Macross area of County Monahan. Tributes poured in from across the board, painting him as an outstanding public servant and a true gentleman. Folks who canvassed with him remembered his quiet dedication, kindness, and even his great sense of humor during election runs. His roots trace back to South Armada where he spent early years in attended Milobon Primary School, shaping a life devoted to service in, medicine and government. O'Hanlon's long record speaks volumes about commitment to the public good, leaving a

legacy that will echo for years.

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