John Blennerhassett (politician)
John Blennerhassett (1930 – 22 September 2013) was an Irish Fine Gael politician from County Kerry.[1]
A farm owner and former drapery buyer, he stood as a Fine Gael candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Kerry North constituency at the 1969, 1973, and 1977 general elections.[2]
Blennerhassett did not stand for the Dáil again, but after his 1973 defeat he was nominated by the Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave to the 13th Seanad. He was re-elected in 1977 to the 14th Seanad and in 1981 to the 15th Seanad. He was also a member of Kerry County Council from 1974-91 and of Tralee Urban District Council from 1967-94 and of Tralee Town Council from 1999-2004.[3] [4]
He died in September 2013.[4]
A previous John Blennerhassett was Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer from 1621 to 1624. He belonged to the Fermanagh branch of the family and was a cousin of Robert Blennerhassett who founded the Kerry branch.
References[edit]
- ^ "John Blennerhassett". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ^ "John Blennerhassett". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ^ Simon Brouder (25 September 2013). "Former senator gave a 'strong voice for Tralee'". The Kerryman. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Tributes paid to former Senator and Tralee councillor John Blennerhassett". The Irish Times. 24 September 2013.
- 1930 births
- 2013 deaths
- Fine Gael senators
- Members of the 13th Seanad
- Members of the 14th Seanad
- Members of the 15th Seanad
- Politicians from County Kerry
- Blennerhassett family
- Nominated members of Seanad Éireann
- Fine Gael candidates in Dáil elections
- Labour Panel senators
- Fine Gael politician stubs
- Member of Seanad Éireann stubs