Jerry Cowley
Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician (born 1952)
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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]
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Jerry Cowley | |
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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 |
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]