Michael O'Riordan | |
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 Michael O'Riordan in his Spanish Civil War uniform, 1936 | |
| General Secretary of the Communist Party of Ireland | |
| In office 1970–1983 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | James Stewart |
| Chairman of the Communist Party of Ireland | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Barr |
| Succeeded by | Andy Barr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1917 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 18 May 2006 (aged 88) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Communist Party of Ireland |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Spouse | Kay Keohane |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Second Spanish Republic |
| Branch/service | International Brigades |
| Unit | Connolly Column |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War |
Michael O'Riordan (Irish: Mícheál Ó Ríordáin; 12 November 1917 – 18 May 2006) was the founder of the Communist Party of Ireland (3rd) and also fought with the Connolly Column in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War.