Eddie Wade (2 June 1948 – 15 February 2025) was an Irish

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politician. He was a

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(TD) for the

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constituency. Wade stood for election in Limerick East at the

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and

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general elections; on his third attempt, at the 1997 general election, he gained a seat in

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. However his fortunes were reversed again at the 2002 general election when he lost his seat to party colleague Peter Power. Wade was elected as a member of

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in 1979 for the

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area, and retained his seat at the elections of 1985, 1991, 1999, 2004 and 2009. During that period, he was elected Cathaoirleach (chairman) of the council on several occasions and was a prominent member of the Association of County and City Councils. Before becoming a full-time public representative, he worked as a sales representative. Wade lived all his life in Cahernorry, Drombanna,

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and was a member of the local

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club. He also served for many years as vice-chairman of Limerick GAA County Board. Wade died on 15 February 2025, at the age of 76.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wade, Eddie 1948 births 2025 deaths Fianna Fáil TDs Members of the 28th Dáil Members of Limerick County Council Politicians from County Limerick