Seán T O’Kelly
Seán T O'Kelly was an influential Irish politician and the second President of Ireland, serving from 1945 to 1959. A member of the Fianna Fáil party, he played a significant role in shaping Ireland's post-war policies and was known for his strong advocacy for Irish culture and language. O'Kelly's presidency is remembered for its emphasis on national identity and self-sufficiency.
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Phyllis married the future president of Ireland, Seán T O’Kelly.
the most influential minister not to have become taoiseach – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
President Seán T O’Kelly sent a representative to Maurice Elliman's funeral, highlighting his significance in Irish society.
The father and son who built an Irish entertainment empire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Seán T O’Kelly was noted for his dapperness and preference for dress suits and top hats.
Talk of reforming the presidential nomination process is likely to fizzle out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Seán T O’Kelly was a candidate in the 1945 presidential elections.
Jim Gavin’s name on the ballot paper raises troubling questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
O’Kelly was a senior Fianna Fáil politician who won the first presidential election in 1945.
All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
O’Kelly was a senior Fianna Fáil politician who won the first presidential election in 1945.
Our nine presidents of the Irish Republic, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13Seán T O’Kelly was a strong Gaelic League activist.
Football is for forwards again, and Mayo find some x-factor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
