Kieran Crotty
Kieran Crotty (born 20 August 1930) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician who served for twenty years as Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency.[1]
Crotty was first elected to the 19th Dáil at the 1969 general election. His father Patrick Crotty was a TD for Carlow–Kilkenny from 1948 to 1969.[2] He was re-elected six times, at the 1973, 1977, 1981, February 1982, November 1982 and 1987 general elections. He did not contest the 1989 general election.[3]
He was elected as Mayor of Kilkenny for six one-year-terms between 1970 and 1995.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Mr. Kieran Crotty". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- ↑ "Kieran Crotty to win lifetime award at business Oscars". Kilkenny People. 1 April 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
- ↑ "Kieran Crotty". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- ↑ "The Sovereigns and Mayors of Kilkenny 1282–2010". Kilkenny Borough Council. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
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| Preceded by ? |
Chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party 1977–1987 |
Succeeded by Donal Creed |
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