Jerry Cowley (born 11 November 1952) is an Irish barrister, medical doctor and former 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, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Labour Party (2010–2014) |
| 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.[citation needed]
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.[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.