Aengus Ó Snodaigh (born 31 July 1964) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, author and historian. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin South–Central constituency since May 2002, and is the party spokesperson on Social Protection and Communities.
Early and private life
A Dubliner and Irish language speaker, he attended school at Scoil Lorcáin and Coláiste Eoin, before studying at University College Dublin (UCD). Ó Snodaigh joined Sinn Féin while at university, where he was active in student politics, in 1983. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography, and a Higher Diploma in Education. Having secured his teaching qualifications, he went on to teach at secondary level and as a literacy teacher in Dublin's inner city.
He is also the editor of Fealsúnacht, Feall agus Fuil which is a collection of historical essays concentrating on the 1798 Rebellion and several pamphlets on aspects of Irish republican history. He is a member of the board of the Ireland Institute, aimed at promoting discussion on Irish republicanism, culture and heritage which restored the Pearse brothers birthplace and original family home at 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, and joint editor of the Institute's journal, The Republic. Ó Snodaigh is the brother of the three Ó Snodaigh brothers in the band Kíla and is the son of the writer and publisher Pádraig Ó Snodaigh and the sculptor Clioḋna Cussen from Newcastlewest, County Limerick. He is married to Aisling Ní Dhálaigh; they live in Bluebell with their three children. He also worked as a journalist, book reviewer and proofreader for An Phoblacht newspaper. In one incident a book-bomb was sent to the office by Ulster loyalist paramilitaries and he carried the device outside the building, where it exploded a short time later, injuring two soldiers.
Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - Bizarre to have the Blueshirts lecture others about "not being socialist"
Aengus Ó Snodaigh speaks on the Local Property Tax Repeal Bill 2013
published: 13 Jun 2013
Aengus Ó Snodaigh - "This Budget is cowardly and indefensible"
Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh responds to the Government's Austerity Budget
published: 07 Dec 2012
Aengus Ó Snodaigh comments on Finance Bill and Election
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh says that there should be an immediate election before the Finance Bill is put before the Dáil. He called for a new Finance Bill to be put before the Dáil by the newly elected Government with a mandate.
published: 24 Jan 2011
Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - Sinn Féin Candidate Dublin South Central
Sinn Féin candidate for the Dublin South-Central constituency
published: 02 Feb 2011
Aengus Ó Snodaigh's singing Christmas tie
The Sinn Fein TD was asking a question about asbestos within the Leinster House...
published: 15 Dec 2016
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Election broadcast
Election Broadcast for Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh.
published: 19 Feb 2011
Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - The Civil Registration Bill and the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, highlights how certain clauses within the Civil Registration Bill which allow religious organisations outside state control to solemnize marriages could discriminate against atheists and other secular groups yet allow parody groups such as the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and The Screamers to conduct ceremonies
published: 01 Jan 2013
A very tired Aengus Ó Snodaigh at 6.30am election declaration
A very tired Sinn Féin's TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, awaiting and receiving declaration of re-election at 6.25am on Sunday morning - 21 and a half hours after counting started in the RDS in Dublin.
published: 27 Feb 2011
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Selection Convention video
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin held their candidate selection convention for the upcoming election on Thursday, 9th November, 2010 in Ballyfermot Civic Centre. Local TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh was selected again at the candidate for Sinn Féin in the area.
published: 13 Dec 2010
Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD speaking on jobs creation and economic growth
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh speaking on a Sinn Féin Private Members' Motion on the issue of investement in Job Creation and on Economic Growth
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh says that there should be an immediate election before the Finance Bill is put before the Dáil. He cal...
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh says that there should be an immediate election before the Finance Bill is put before the Dáil. He called for a new Finance Bill to be put before the Dáil by the newly elected Government with a mandate.
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh says that there should be an immediate election before the Finance Bill is put before the Dáil. He called for a new Finance Bill to be put before the Dáil by the newly elected Government with a mandate.
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, highlights how certain clauses within the Civil Registration Bill which allow religious organisatio...
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, highlights how certain clauses within the Civil Registration Bill which allow religious organisations outside state control to solemnize marriages could discriminate against atheists and other secular groups yet allow parody groups such as the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and The Screamers to conduct ceremonies
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, highlights how certain clauses within the Civil Registration Bill which allow religious organisations outside state control to solemnize marriages could discriminate against atheists and other secular groups yet allow parody groups such as the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and The Screamers to conduct ceremonies
A very tired Sinn Féin's TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, awaiting and receiving declaration of re-election at 6.25am on Sunday morning - 21 and a half hours after counti...
A very tired Sinn Féin's TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, awaiting and receiving declaration of re-election at 6.25am on Sunday morning - 21 and a half hours after counting started in the RDS in Dublin.
A very tired Sinn Féin's TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, awaiting and receiving declaration of re-election at 6.25am on Sunday morning - 21 and a half hours after counting started in the RDS in Dublin.
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin held their candidate selection convention for the upcoming election on Thursday, 9th November, 2010 in Ballyfermot Civic Centre. ...
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin held their candidate selection convention for the upcoming election on Thursday, 9th November, 2010 in Ballyfermot Civic Centre. Local TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh was selected again at the candidate for Sinn Féin in the area.
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin held their candidate selection convention for the upcoming election on Thursday, 9th November, 2010 in Ballyfermot Civic Centre. Local TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh was selected again at the candidate for Sinn Féin in the area.
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh says that there should be an immediate election before the Finance Bill is put before the Dáil. He called for a new Finance Bill to be put before the Dáil by the newly elected Government with a mandate.
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, highlights how certain clauses within the Civil Registration Bill which allow religious organisations outside state control to solemnize marriages could discriminate against atheists and other secular groups yet allow parody groups such as the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and The Screamers to conduct ceremonies
A very tired Sinn Féin's TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, awaiting and receiving declaration of re-election at 6.25am on Sunday morning - 21 and a half hours after counting started in the RDS in Dublin.
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin held their candidate selection convention for the upcoming election on Thursday, 9th November, 2010 in Ballyfermot Civic Centre. Local TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh was selected again at the candidate for Sinn Féin in the area.
Aengus Ó Snodaigh (born 31 July 1964) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, author and historian. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin South–Central constituency since May 2002, and is the party spokesperson on Social Protection and Communities.
Early and private life
A Dubliner and Irish language speaker, he attended school at Scoil Lorcáin and Coláiste Eoin, before studying at University College Dublin (UCD). Ó Snodaigh joined Sinn Féin while at university, where he was active in student politics, in 1983. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography, and a Higher Diploma in Education. Having secured his teaching qualifications, he went on to teach at secondary level and as a literacy teacher in Dublin's inner city.
He is also the editor of Fealsúnacht, Feall agus Fuil which is a collection of historical essays concentrating on the 1798 Rebellion and several pamphlets on aspects of Irish republican history. He is a member of the board of the Ireland Institute, aimed at promoting discussion on Irish republicanism, culture and heritage which restored the Pearse brothers birthplace and original family home at 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, and joint editor of the Institute's journal, The Republic. Ó Snodaigh is the brother of the three Ó Snodaigh brothers in the band Kíla and is the son of the writer and publisher Pádraig Ó Snodaigh and the sculptor Clioḋna Cussen from Newcastlewest, County Limerick. He is married to Aisling Ní Dhálaigh; they live in Bluebell with their three children. He also worked as a journalist, book reviewer and proofreader for An Phoblacht newspaper. In one incident a book-bomb was sent to the office by Ulster loyalist paramilitaries and he carried the device outside the building, where it exploded a short time later, injuring two soldiers.
The Wexford TD met the quota after the third count, with Sinn Féin’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh her closest challenger ... Aengus Ó Snodaigh (SF) ... In the final pitch to TDs, Sinn Féin’s candidate Aengus Ó Snodaigh ...
TDs will gather in Leinster House for the first sitting in nearly six weeks, with proceedings due to kick off at 10.30am when clerk PeterFinnegan will read the proclamation convening Dáil Éireann...Sinn Féin has nominated Aengus Ó Snodaigh ... READ MORE ... .
Sinn Féin too will nominate a candidate, with speculation centred on Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Mr Ó Snodaigh was first elected as a TD for Dublin South-Central in 2002. .
Sinn Féin will also be happy, with long-time TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh joined by Cllr Máire Devine ... Mr Ó Snodaigh, who received 12 per cent of first preference votes, took the third seat and was followed by ...
Aengus Ó Snodaigh, a TD for Sinn Féin since 2002, took the third seat in Dublin South Central... Four years ago, Mr Ó Snodaigh topped the poll in the general election with a massive 17,015 first ...
The party decided to take Ms Devine off the Dublin South Central ticket in the 2020 general election to shore up Aengus Ó Snodaigh’s seat. Mr Ó Snodaigh ended up romping home with a massive 17,015 first preferences, some 39 per cent of the vote.
