Joe Callanan (born 30 January 1949) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was born in Kilconnell, County Galway. He is a former Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency. Callanan was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election but lost his seat at the 2007 general election. He is a nephew of a former Galway East TD Johnny Callanan. See also Families in the Oireachtas References 1949 births Living people Fianna Fáil TDs Members of the 29th Dáil Local councillors in County Galway Politicians from County Galway Irish farmers