Micheál Carrigy

Micheál Carrigy is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as a Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel since April 2020.

Early life and education
Carrigy attended St. Mel's College, Longford. He worked as a postmaster.

Political career
Carrigy was elected to Longford County Council for the first time at the 2009 local elections. He was elected Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council in June 2019.

Carrigy stood unsuccessfully in Longford–Westmeath at the 2020 general election; he won 11.2% of first preference votes and finished sixth.

At the 2020 Seanad election, Carrigy was elected to the 26th Seanad on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. Colin Dalton was co-opted to Carrigy's seat on Longford County Council following his election to the Seanad.

Personal life
Carrigy lives in Ballinalee, County Longford, with his wife Una and their three children.