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Healy-Rae family tree: Colourful characters with political clout

The multi-generational political dynasty continues its influence, with members on Kerry County Council and in Dáil Éireann
Healy-Rae family tree: Colourful characters with political clout

The late Jackie Healy-Rae with his son and campaign manager Michael. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Jackie Healy-Rae, former TD 

Colourful politician Jackie Healy-Rae was a Fianna Fáil member of Kerry County Council for decades, but broke with the party in 1997 when he failed to get a nomination to contest the general election in the Kerry South constituency and he previously said he was betrayed by the party.

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