Kieran Crotty
Kieran Crotty (born 20 August 1930) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency from 1969 to 1989.[1]
Kieran Crotty | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1969 – June 1989 | |
| Constituency | Carlow–Kilkenny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1930 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Relations | Patrick Crotty (Father) |
Crotty was first elected to the Dáil following the 1969 general election as a Fine Gael TD for Carlow–Kilkenny. 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
- "Kieran Crotty". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- "Kieran Crotty to win lifetime award at business Oscars". Kilkenny People. 1 April 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2009. 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.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John L. O'Sullivan |
Chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party 1977–1987 |
Succeeded by Donal Creed |
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