Johnny Fox
This article is about the Irish politician. For the performer and sword-swallower, see Johnny Fox (performer).
Johnny Fox (5 April 1948 – 17 March 1995) was an Irish independent politician and Teachta Dála (TD) for Wicklow.[1] He was a member of the Church of Ireland.
A farmer before entering politics, he was elected a Fianna Fáil member for Greystones on Wicklow County Council. He resigned from Fianna Fáil in 1992 and he was elected to the 27th Dáil at the 1992 general election.[2] After his death at the age of 46 in 1995, his Dáil seat was won by his daughter Mildred Fox, who was re-elected at the 1997 and 2002 general elections.
See also
References
- ↑ "Mr. Johnny Fox". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ↑ "Johnny Fox". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
| Oireachtas | ||
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| Preceded by Dick Roche (Fianna Fáil) |
Independent Teachta Dála for Wicklow 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Mildred Fox (Independent) |
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