Bob Aylward
Robert Aylward (2 February 1911 – 18 July 1974) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel from 1973 to 1974.[1]
Bob Aylward | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 1 March 1973 – 18 July 1974 | |
| Constituency | Agricultural Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Aylward 2 February 1911 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 18 July 1974 (aged 63) Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Children | |
He stood unsuccessfully as a Fianna Fáil candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency at three successive general elections in 1965, 1969 and 1973. After his 1973 defeat he was elected to the 13th Seanad Éireann by the Agricultural Panel, and died in office the following year.[2]
His son Liam is a former Fianna Fáil MEP and TD, and another son Bobby currently serves as a TD.[2]
References
- "Bob Aylward". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- "Bob Aylward". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 25 February 2008.
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