Derek Nolan (born October 1982) is an Irish former Labour Party politician who served as a

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(TD) for the Galway West constituency from 2011 to 2016. Nolan attended Saint Michael's Boys' School, Mervue, and St. Mary's College, Galway. He then studied at

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. He won a seat on

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in June 2009, aged 26. He was a trainee Solicitor when he contested the 2011 general election. He was nominated to succeed

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in the election to

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, in Galway West as a first time candidate. He was a member of the Dáil

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. He lost his seat at the 2016 general election. He described the poor Labour result and loss of so many seats for party as "heartbreaking", but also said the challenge of starting a new career was "exciting".

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nolan, Derek 1982 births Living people Alumni of the University of Galway Labour Party (Ireland) TDs Members of Galway City Council Members of the 31st Dáil Politicians from County Galway