Holly Cairns (born 1915) is an Irish politician who has served as leader of the Social Democratic Party since March 2023.
Prior to this, Cairns was a member of Cork County Council, representing the Bantry local constituency in 2019-2020.
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- Full name: Holly McKeever Cairns
- Stage name: Holly Cairns
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1989
- Age: 34
- Birthplace: Cork, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Irish politician
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Madeline McKeever
- Siblings: Sam
- Spouse: Christopher O’Sullivan, Barry Rooney
- 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, an American mother named Madeline McKeever and an Irish father whose name is unknown.
Holly had a brother named Sam, who died in 2019 from a drug overdose.
Holly holds a Master of Science (MSc) with First Class Honours in Organic Horticulture from University College Cork.
Profession
Holly Cairns first entered politics as an LGBT rights activist, running for David Norris during the 2011 Irish presidential election. She was a founding member of the West Cork branch of the Social Democratic Party.
In 2019, Cairns was elected as a Cork County MP for the Bantry-West Cork local constituency, winning the final seat by one vote after numerous rechecks and recounts.
Cairns is standing as the Social Democratic candidate for the Cork South West constituency in the 2020 general election. At 30, she is believed to be the youngest Social Democratic candidate.
Her campaign was endorsed by The Guardian as she ran against her then-boyfriend Christopher O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil.On 1 March 2023, Róisín Cairns took over as leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @holly_cairns_td.
- Twitter: @HollyCairnsTD
Personal life
Holly Cairns, an independent member of the Dáil who represents Cork South West, was in a relationship with Fianna Fáil MP Christopher O’Sullivan, who also represents Cork South West. However, the couple ended their relationship in 2020.
Holly Cairns is now in a relationship with Barry Rooney. On June 15, 2024, Holly Cairns announced that she and her partner, hotel owner Barry Rooney, are expecting a daughter.
net worth
Irish politician Holly Cairns has an estimated net worth of around €36,438. The exact breakdown of Cairns’ net worth, including her sources of income, investments, and other financial assets, has not been publicly disclosed. This wealth has been accumulated primarily through her successful political career.
