Bernard McGlinchey was an Irish businessman and Fianna Fail politician.
12 Facts About Bernard McGlinchey
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Bernard McGlinchey was a member of Seanad Eireann from 1961 to 1981, and from 1982 to 1983.
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Bernard McGlinchey had six older siblings and one younger one.
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Bernard McGlinchey was first elected to the Seanad by the Industrial and Commercial Panel in 1961.
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Bernard McGlinchey did not contest the 1981 election, but in 1982 was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 16th Seanad.
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At the start of his political career, Bernard McGlinchey was closely linked with Neil Blaney.
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Bernard McGlinchey once debated for 12 hours, a Seanad Eireann record for the longest speech.
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Bernard McGlinchey stood for election to Dail Eireann in the constituencies of Donegal North-East and Donegal, but was unsuccessful each time.
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Bernard McGlinchey was a member of Donegal County Council for the Letterkenny area until 2004.
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Bernard McGlinchey is said to have "practically invented as a politician" Jim McDaid, selecting "the young, presentable McDaid" and setting him on the path for a career in national politics.
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Bernard McGlinchey married Elizabeth and had five children: three daughters and two sons.
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Bernard McGlinchey died at home on 11 April 2013, at the age of 80.