John Blennerhassett (politician)
John Blennerhassett (1930 – 22 September 2013) was an Irish Fine Gael politician from County Kerry. A farm owner and former drapery buyer, he stood as a Fine Gael candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Kerry North constituency at the 1969, 1973, and 1977 general elections. Blennerhassett did not stand for the Dáil again, but after his 1973 defeat he was nominated by the Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave to the 13th Seanad. He was re-elected in 1977 to the 14th Seanad and in 1981 to the 15th Seanad. He died in September 2013. A previous John Blennerhassett was Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer from 1621 to 1624. He belonged to the Fermanagh branch of the family and was a cousin of Robert Blennerhassett who founded the Kerry branch. References 1930 births 2013 deaths Fine Gael senators Members of the 13th Seanad Members of the 14th Seanad Members of the 15th Seanad Politicians from County Kerry John Nominated members of Seanad Éireann Fine Gael candidates in Dáil elections Labour Panel senators