Peter Kelly (Irish politician)

For other people named Peter Kelly, see Peter Kelly (disambiguation).
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 (1944-08-17) 17 August 1944
Castlepollard, County Westmeath
Nationality Irish
Political party Fianna Fáil

Peter Kelly (born 17 August 1944) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 2002 to 2011.[1]

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.[2] 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.[2]

References

  1. "Mr. Peter Kelly". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Peter Kelly". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
Oireachtas
Preceded by
Albert Reynolds
(Fianna Fáil)
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Roscommon
20022007
Constituency abolished
New constituency Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Westmeath
20072011
Succeeded by
Nicky McFadden
(Fine Gael)


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