Barry Looney
IrelandunknownMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Barry Looney is the partner of Holly Cairns, a Cork South-West TD and leader of the Social Democrats, and he has been instrumental in supporting her as she balances her political career and motherhood, accompanying her and their baby during her commutes to Leinster House.
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Holly Cairns announced that she and her partner Barry Looney were expecting their second child in early November.
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns will miss party’s think-in following medical advice – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-14
Ireland· 2026-09-14
Barry Looney accompanies Holly Cairns and their baby to make her job possible and workable.
‘It is difficult’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-08
Ireland· 2025-11-08
