Jerry Cowley
Jerry Cowley (born 11 November 1952) is an Irish barrister, medical doctor and politician.[1]
Jerry Cowley | |
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 Cowley speaking at a Shell to Sea protest. | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Mayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1952 Ballina, Mayo, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Labour Party (2010–2014) |
| Spouse(s) | Teresa Staunton |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | jerrycowley |
Originally from Ballina, he lives in Mulranny, County Mayo. He was an independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Mayo constituency after being elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election.[2] He served until losing his seat at the 2007 general election.
He joined the Technical Group established to ensure Dáil speaking time for the Independent TDs.
Cowley competes annually in the yawl races off Achill Island. He is a former Mayo Person of the Year and Rehab People of the Year Awards winner.
In April 2010, he joined the Labour Party. He was an unsuccessful candidate for that party in the Mayo constituency at the 2011 general election.[3]
Cowley was an independent candidate for the Mayo constituency at the 2016 general election, but failed to get elected.
References
- "Jerry Cowley". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- "Jerry Cowley". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- "Jerry Cowley joins Labour Party". RTÉ News. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
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| Oireachtas | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Higgins (Fine Gael) |
Independent Teachta Dála for Mayo 2002–2007 |
Succeeded by John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) |