Peter Kelly (Irish politician)
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Peter Kelly is a former Irish
Fianna Fáil
politician. He was a Teachta Dála
(TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency from 2007 to 2011.
Formerly a Funeral Director and publican, Kelly was first elected to Dáil Éireann
at the 2002 general election
for the Longford–Roscommon constituency. He was re-elected at the 2007 general election for the new Longford–Westmeath constituency. He was a member of Longford County Council
from 1985–2003, and also previously served on Longford Town Council.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.
Republic of Ireland
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Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
politician. He was a Teachta Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency from 2007 to 2011.
Formerly a Funeral Director and publican, Kelly was first elected to Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
at the 2002 general election
Irish general election, 2002
The Irish general election of 2002 was held on Friday, 17 May 2002 just over three weeks after the dissolution of the 28th Dáil on Thursday 25 April by President Mary McAleese, at the request of the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern...
for the Longford–Roscommon constituency. He was re-elected at the 2007 general election for the new Longford–Westmeath constituency. He was a member of Longford County Council
Longford County Council
Longford County Council is the local authority which is responsible for County Longford in Ireland. The Council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The head of the council has the title of Mayor...
from 1985–2003, and also previously served on Longford Town Council.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.