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	(1930-08-20) 20 August 1930 Waterford, 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

• Families in the Oireachtas

References

1. "Kieran Crotty". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
2. "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.
3. "Kieran Crotty". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
4. "The Sovereigns and Mayors of Kilkenny 1282–2010". Kilkenny Borough Council. Retrieved 7 October 2008.

Party political offices
Preceded by John L. O'Sullivan	Chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party 1977–1987	Succeeded by Donal Creed