Live Courageously with John Duffy St Patricks Day Special Michael Leahy

Michael Leahy an Architect and Planner by profession. He set up practice in 1986 and has long experience of running a business and as an employer. He is the former President of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce and was a board member for Bord Pleanála from 2012 to 2017. He has strong involvement in the local community including charitable and cultural groups. Michael is passionate about rural regeneration and making it affordable for people to access the housing market. B.Arch (N.U.I.) 1981, M.R.U.P. (1984), Dip.Plng & Env. Law 2014. Former Board Member of an Bord Pleanála, (2012-2017). Principal of Michael Leahy archi- tects and Leahy and Conway architects, Ennis County Clare, (1986-2012). Founder Leahy Planning Ltd 2018.

Local activities included presidency of the local Chamber of Commerce, local Tidy Towns committee, local Rotary club, local arts Festival, local Parish leadership. F.R.I.A.I., M.I.P.I. Michael is chairman of the Irish Freedom Party and is running for European Parliament