Brian Mullooly

Brian Mullooly
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
In office 16 November 1996 – 27 November 1996
Preceded by	Liam Naughten
Succeeded by	Liam T. Cosgrave
In office 17 September 1997 – 12 September 2002
Preceded by	Liam T. Cosgrave
Succeeded by	Rory Kiely
Senator
In office October 1981 – July 2002
Constituency	Labour Panel
Personal details
Born	(1935-02-21) 21 February 1935 Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland
Political party	Fianna Fáil
Spouse	Nancy
Children	8
Alma mater	St Patrick's College, Dublin

Brian Mullooly (born 21 February 1935) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil party politician known for serving as Cathaoirleach in November 1996, and from 1997 to 2002.

He was born in Strokestown, County Roscommon, and educated at Summerhill College, Sligo and at St. Patricks Teacher Training College in Dublin. He worked as a national school teacher before becoming involved in politics. Mullooly served in Seanad Éireann for over twenty years, holding the post of Cathaoirleach from 16 November to 27 November 1996 and from 1997 to 2002.