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

  1. ^ "John Blennerhassett". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
  2. ^ "John Blennerhassett". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
  3. ^ Simon Brouder (25 September 2013). "Former senator gave a 'strong voice for Tralee'". The Kerryman. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Tributes paid to former Senator and Tralee councillor John Blennerhassett". The Irish Times. 24 September 2013.


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