Barry Cowen 



Short bio

Born on August 28, 1967
From Clara, County Offaly, Ireland
Studied at University College Galway 

Fun fact

Barry is passionate about a fair deal and just transition for communities across the agriculture, climate and energy sectors and champions the rights of communities across Laois and Offaly at every opportunity.


“ In the coming weeks and months we will make a huge effort to take the seat. It is imperative we create the sort of momentum that will allow us to be in a position to make an impact, to make a mark, locally, nationally and in Europe. "

The road so far..

2024
Lead Candidate for the European Parliament


2020

Teachta Dála for the Offaly constituency

2020

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

2018

Spokesperson for Public Expenditure and Reform

2016

Teachta Dála for the Offaly constituency

2012

Spokesperson for Housing, Planning and Local Government

2011

 Frontbench Spokesperson on Social Protection

2011

Teachta Dála for the Laois–Offaly constituency  

2002

 Chairperson of Offaly VEC

2000

 Chairman of Offaly County Council

1991

Member of Offaly County Council for the Tullamore local electoral area

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