Alfred Byrne was an Irish politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP), as a Teachta Dála (TD) and as Lord Mayor of Dublin. He was known as the "Shaking Hand of Dublin".
Byrne in his mayoral robes
Alfie Byrne buying a newspaper
Byrne on O'Connell Bridge
The Lord Mayor Leaves New York
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the honorary title of the chairperson of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent, since June 2023, is councillor Daithí de Róiste. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the Council.
Lord Mayor of Dublin
The Mansion House with the Lord Mayor's official car, a Volvo S90 T8 hybrid. Note the 191-D-1 licence plate, indicating that it was the first car registered in County Dublin in 2019.
Hazel Chu wearing the Lord Mayor's chain of office in 2021.
The Lord Mayor's coach at the 2007 Saint Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.