1. Alan Dillon was born on 28 September 1982 and is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dala for the Mayo constituency since the 2020 general election.
15 Facts About Alan Dillon
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Alan Dillon is married to Ashling Dillon, and they have two sons.
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Alan Dillon studied at NUI Galway, and played for the university football team.
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Alan Dillon has participated in a marketing campaign for Ireland West Airport.
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Alan Dillon played football with his local club Ballintubber in County Mayo and was a pivotal member of the senior Mayo county team from 2003 until his retirement in 2017, playing in six All-Ireland finals.
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Alan Dillon's fine-tuned skill, his sharp roving eye and his clever reading of the game all contribute to his exceptional footballing abilities.
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Alan Dillon won his first All Star award in 2006 and a second All Star award in 2012.
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On 28 November 2017, Alan Dillon announced his retirement from inter-county football.
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Alan Dillon has numerous links to Fine Gael, an aunt having been Enda Kenny's Castlebar secretary and her husband being Kenny's driver and a county councillor.
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Alan Dillon successfully stood as a Fine Gael candidate at the 2020 general election in the Mayo constituency.
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In July 2020, Alan Dillon was elected as the secretary of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, following its AGM in the Convention Centre Dublin.
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In October 2023, Alan Dillon succeeded Richard Bruton as the chair of the Fine Gael parliamentary party.
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Alan Dillon served as chair until April 2024, when he was succeeded by Alan Farrell.
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On 10 April 2024, Alan Dillon was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage following the appointment of Simon Harris as Taoiseach.
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At the 2024 general election, Alan Dillon was re-elected to the Dail.