Rory Kiely
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Rory Kiely (born 1 May 1934) 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.
References
- This page incorporates information from this member's entry in the Oireachtas Members Database
External links
- Rory Kiely's electoral history (ElectionsIreland.org)
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| Preceded by | Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann 2002–2007 |
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- 1934 births
- Living people
- Cathaoirligh of Seanad Éireann
- Members of the 14th Seanad
- Members of the 15th Seanad
- Members of the 17th Seanad
- Members of the 18th Seanad
- Members of the 19th Seanad
- Members of the 20th Seanad
- Members of the 21st Seanad
- Members of the 22nd Seanad
- Fianna Fáil politicians
- Politicians from County Limerick