Richard Kelly | |
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Born | 1810 |
Died | 1884 (aged 73–74) |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Journalist |
Richard John Kelly (1810–1884) was an Irish journalist and the founder of The Tuam Herald.
Kelly was a native of Loughrea, County Galway, and launched The Tuam Herald newspaper on 13 May 1837; it has been in continuous publication ever since. He was the proprietor and editor until succeeded by his son, Jasper, who was a journalist. Jasper died in his thirties, leaving a young family, and Richard resumed management of the paper on behalf of his grandchildren.
Richard Kelly | |
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Born | 1810 |
Died | 1884 (aged 73–74) |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Journalist |
Richard John Kelly (1810–1884) was an Irish journalist and the founder of The Tuam Herald.
Kelly was a native of Loughrea, County Galway, and launched The Tuam Herald newspaper on 13 May 1837; it has been in continuous publication ever since. He was the proprietor and editor until succeeded by his son, Jasper, who was a journalist. Jasper died in his thirties, leaving a young family, and Richard resumed management of the paper on behalf of his grandchildren.