Rory Kiely
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Rory Kiely is a former Irish
Fianna Fáil
party politician.
Kiely was an unsuccessful candidate for the Dáil in the 1969 general election
for the Limerick West. Kiely was first elected in 1977, to the 14th Seanad. He was re-elected by the Agricultural Panel to every subsequent Seanad, except for the short-lived 16th Seanad in 1982, until he retired in 2007. He was the Cathaoirleach
of Seanad Éireann from 2002 to 2007.
Born in Feenagh, Kilmallock
, County Limerick
, he still lives in the area. A farmer, he is married to Eileen Kiely (née O'Connor) and has two sons and two daughters. He was educated at C.B.S. Charleville
, Co. Cork and University College Cork
(Diploma - Social and Rural Science).
He is a trustee of the Gaelic Athletic Association
(GAA) and has been a member of Munster Council GAA since 1982.
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...
party politician.
Kiely was an unsuccessful candidate for the Dáil in the 1969 general election
Irish general election, 1969
The Irish general election of 1969 was held on 18 June 1969. The newly elected members of the 19th Dáil assembled at Leinster House on 2 July when the new Taoiseach and government were appointed...
for the Limerick West. Kiely was first elected in 1977, to the 14th Seanad. He was re-elected by the Agricultural Panel to every subsequent Seanad, except for the short-lived 16th Seanad in 1982, until he retired in 2007. He was the Cathaoirleach
Cathaoirleach
Cathaoirleach is the title of the chairman of Seanad Éireann, the sixty-member upper house of the Oireachtas, the legislature of Ireland. The current Cathaoirleach is Senator Paddy Burke...
of Seanad Éireann from 2002 to 2007.
Born in Feenagh, Kilmallock
Kilmallock
Kilmallock or Kilmalloc is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork. There is a Dominican Priory in the town and King's Castle . The remains of medieval walls which encircled the settlement are still visible. The Dublin–Cork railway line passes by the town,...
, County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, he still lives in the area. A farmer, he is married to Eileen Kiely (née O'Connor) and has two sons and two daughters. He was educated at C.B.S. Charleville
C.B.S. Charleville
C.B.S. Charleville is a secondary school located in Charleville, County Cork, Republic of Ireland.-Notable alumni:*Éamon de Valera - Politician, statesman, the founder of the Fianna Fáil party...
, Co. Cork and University College Cork
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
University College Cork is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. The university is located in Cork....
(Diploma - Social and Rural Science).
He is a trustee of the Gaelic Athletic Association
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
(GAA) and has been a member of Munster Council GAA since 1982.
External links
- Rory Kiely's electoral history (ElectionsIreland.org)