John V. Farrelly

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This article is about the Irish politician. For the Pennsylvania Congressman, see John Wilson Farrelly.

John V. Farrelly (born 4 November 1954), known in Meath politics simply as John V. is a former Irish Fine Gael politician and auctioneer. He was a TD for the constituency of Meath. On occasions when he lost his seat he became a member of Seanad Éireann.

Farrelly was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 1981 general election and retained his seat until losing it at the 1992 election to Labours Brian Fitzgerald. He regained the seat at the 1997 election but lost it at the 2002 election to party colleague Damien English. He did not contest the 2005 Meath by-election when Fine Gael's John Bruton retired.

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This page incorporates information from this member's entry in the Oireachtas Members Database

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http://www.ireland.com/focus/election_2002/biogs/farrelly_john.htm

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