James Glennon was born on 7 July 1953 and is an Irish former Fianna Fail politician and former Irish International rugby player.
11 Facts About Jim Glennon
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Jim Glennon was a Teachta Dala for the Dublin North constituency from 2002 to 2007.
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Jim Glennon was educated at Mount St Joseph's school in Roscrea, County Tipperary.
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Jim Glennon is a former coach and manager to the Leinster senior team and is a former manager to the Ireland under 19 and Ireland under 21 teams.
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Jim Glennon's uncle Gerrard McGowan was a Labour Party TD in the 1930s.
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Jim Glennon first held political office when he was elected to Seanad Eireann in a by-election.
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Jim Glennon remained there until 2002 when he was elected to Dail Eireann at the 2002 general election.
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Jim Glennon was Vice-chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from 2002 to 2007.
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Jim Glennon was a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and of the Oireachtas Committee on Procedures and Privileges.
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Jim Glennon was part of the TV3 Rugby World Cup coverage in 2007.
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In October 2006, Jim Glennon surprisingly announced that he would not be standing at the 2007 general election.