Holly Cairns, also known as Holly McKeever Cairns, is an Irish politician. She has been the Leader of the Social Democrats political party since March 2023.
Before this, Cairns was a member of the Cork County Council, representing the Bantry local electoral area from 2019 to 2020.
Profile
- Full Name: Holly McKeever Cairns
- Stage Name: Holly Cairns
- Born: November 4, 1989
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: Cork, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Irish politician
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Madeline McKeever
- Siblings: Sam
- Spouse: Christopher O’Sullivan, Barry Looney
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: €36,438
Early Life And Education
Holly McKeever Cairns was born in Cork, Ireland, on November 4, 1989. She was raised by her parents, with her mother being an American named Madeline McKeever and her father being Irish, whose name is unknown.
Holly has a brother named Sam, who died from a drug overdose in 2019.
Holly holds a first-class honours Master of Science (MSc) degree in Organic Horticulture from University College Cork.
Career
Holly Cairns first entered politics as an activist interested in LGBT rights, campaigning on behalf of David Norris during the 2011 Irish presidential election. She was one of the founding members of the West Cork branch of the Social Democrats party.
In 2019, Cairns was elected to Cork County Council for the Bantry–West Cork local electoral area, winning the last seat by a single vote after several rechecks and recounts.
Cairns contested the 2020 general election as a Social Democrats candidate in the Cork South West constituency. At 30 years old, she was noted as the youngest Social Democrats candidate.
Her campaign drew recognition from The Guardian, as she ran against her then-boyfriend, Christopher O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil. On March 1 2023, Róisín Cairns took over leadership of the Social Democrats party.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @holly_cairns_td.
- Twitter handle: @HollyCairnsTD
Personal Life
Holly Cairns, an independent member of the Dáil Éireann representing Cork South-West, was in a relationship with Christopher O’Sullivan, a Fianna Fáil TD also representing Cork South-West. However, the couple ended their relationship in 2020.
Holly Cairns is now in a relationship with Barry Looney. On June 15, 2024, Holly Cairns announced that she and her partner, hotelier Barry Looney, are expecting a baby girl.
Net Worth
Holly Cairns, an Irish politician, is estimated to have a net worth of around €36,438. The exact breakdown of Cairns‘ net worth, including her income sources, investments, and other financial assets, is not publicly disclosed. This wealth has been primarily accumulated through her successful political career.
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