Bobby Aylward

TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has led tributes after the death of former Kilkenny TD Bobby Aylward after his death aged 67.Aylward, who was a Fianna Fail T.

May he rest in peace." "He was tireless in his efforts to improve their lives and was continually advocating for them. He loved his county, his country and his party and left his mark on each. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. Bobby will be sadly missed." Bobby was passionate about agriculture and community and rural development.

Mr Aylward was a deputy for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency between 2007 and 2011 and from 2015 to 2020. He was also a former member and chairman of Kilkenny ...

A nephew, Eamon, currently sits on Kilkenny County Council. Mr Aylward's father Bob was a Senator from 1973 until his death in 1974, while his brother Liam, a former Minister of State, represented Kilkenny for 30 years, until he retired from national politics in 2007. "Bobby continued the strong Aylward tradition of hard work, delivery and representation for his constituents and gave a tremendous amount to the people of Carlow-Kilkenny over the years."

The popular Carlow-Kilkenny TD was elected to the Dáil on three separate occasions during his time as politician. The charismatic dairy farmer was first elected ...

He loved his county, his country and his Party and left his mark on each. "He was tireless in his efforts to improve their lives and was continually advocating for them. Bobby was passionate about agriculture and community and rural development.” “I warmly remember campaigning with Bobby during the 2015 byelection campaign. Mr Aylward was member of the Southern Fisheries Board from 2000 to 2007, the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly from 1999 to 2004 and the Port of Waterford, from 1999 to 2004. I particularly remember his infectious energy and enthusiasm, and the warmth in which he was held by the people of Carlow Kilkenny and his tireless campaigning for them during the campaign, and thereafter,” the Taoiseach continued.

TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN is leading the tributes after former Fianna Fáil TD Bobby Aylward died aged 67. Aylward served as a TD for Carlow-Kilkenny from ...

“He was tireless in his efforts to improve their lives and was continually advocating for them. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

Was Aylward Republicans fail Until the February 2020 general election, the TD has been fighting illness for the past year. 2. Bobby Isleward died ...

However, he regained it in the by-elections in May 2015 and was re-elected in the 2016 general election the following year. His election base was in the south KilkennyThe Isleward family has established a strong position in local politics for over half a century. The tribute was paid after former Kilkenny TD Bobby Isleward died at the age of 67.