Kieran Kelly
Kieran Kelly was a jockey who died in 2003 after a fall at Kilbeggan, a tragic event that illustrated the dangers present in the sport of horse racing.
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Kieran Kelly has conducted a campaign against Gavin, trolling him and coupling derogatory allegations.
Jim Gavin won’t be the last victim of a smear campaign. When will platforms act? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-27
Kieran Kelly was mentioned in relation to rumors about supporting Maria Steen's presidential bid.
Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Kieran Kelly was convicted of violent assault and has engaged in a smear campaign against Jim Gavin.
Irish businessman who smeared Jim Gavin was convicted of violent assault of fisheries officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Kieran Kelly was successfully sued for spreading defamatory claims about presidential candidate Jim Gavin on social media.
Businessman behind smears against Jim Gavin previously spread false claims about rival – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Kieran Kelly, a right-wing environmentalist and 'Trump loyalist', claimed he had a phone call with Ms Steen about her candidacy.
Maria Steen ‘hopeful’ she can still get on ballot paper for presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
Kieran Kelly, a right-wing environmentalist and 'Trump loyalist', is behind some of the derogatory posts about Jim Gavin.
Presidential candidate Jim Gavin says online claims about him are ‘obvious lies’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23Conor Gallagher wrote a fascinating report today identifying Kieran Kelly, a former fisherman from Waterford, as the person behind 'malicious smears' about Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin.
Independent Ireland votes to back Maria Steen’s candidacy for president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
Kieran Kelly is a right-wing environmentalist and 'Trump loyalist' who has made derogatory posts about Jim Gavin.
Right-wing environmentalist and ‘Trump loyalist’ behind derogatory Jim Gavin posts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Kieran Kelly represented the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case concerning Jemima Burke.
State not opposed to overturning public order conviction of Jemima Burke – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Kieran Kelly is mentioned as a past jockey whose death impacted the racing community.
‘Michael O’Sullivan was full of ambition, full of passion ... he was just a beautiful person’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
Kieran Kelly lost his life in a fall at Kilbeggan in 2003.
Rarely has toll racing can take seemed more brutal than in loss of accomplished rider – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
