Peter Kelly (Irish politician)
Peter Kelly (17 August 1944 – 2 January 2019) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 2002 to 2011.[2]
Peter Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2007 – February 2011 | |
| Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
| In office May 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Longford–Roscommon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1944 Castlepollard, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Died | 2 January 2019 (aged 74) Dublin, Ireland [1] |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse(s) | Maura Kelly |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Previously a funeral director and publican, Kelly was first elected to Dáil Éireann for the Longford–Roscommon constituency at the 2002 general election. He was re-elected at the 2007 general election for the new Longford–Westmeath constituency.[3] He was a member of Longford County Council from 1985 to 2003, and also previously served on Longford Town Council.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.[3] He died from cancer on 2 January 2019.[4]
References
- "Death Notice: Peter Kelly". RIP.ie. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "Peter Kelly". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- "Peter Kelly". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- "Former Fianna Fáil TD Peter Kelly dies". RTÉ News. 3 January 2019.
| Oireachtas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Albert Reynolds (Fianna Fáil) |
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Roscommon 2002–2007 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Westmeath 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael) |
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