Jerry Cowley
Jerry Cowley | |
|---|---|
 Cowley speaking at a Shell to Sea protest in Bellanaboy, 2006 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Mayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1952 Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Labour Party (2010–2014) |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | jerrycowley |
Jerry Cowley (born 11 November 1952) is an Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician.[1] Originally from Ballina, he lives in Mulranny. 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.[citation needed] In April 2010, he joined the Labour Party. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the 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.[citation needed] He is a former Mayo Person of the Year, and won a Rehab People of the Year Award in 1998.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Jerry Cowley". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Jerry Cowley". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Jerry Cowley joins Labour Party". RTÉ News. 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 18 April 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.