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Carey Joyce
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – February 1982 |
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| Constituency | Cork East |
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| Born | 1 August 1922 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 24 October 2010 (aged 88) County Cork, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse | Margaret Joyce |
| Children | 2 |
Carey Patrick Joyce (born August 1, 1922 – died October 24, 2010) was an Irish politician. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a farmer and also helped with farm work for others in Fermoy, Ireland.
Carey Patrick Joyce was elected to Dáil Éireann in 1981. Dáil Éireann is like the main parliament or law-making body in Ireland. He was a Teachta Dála (TD), which is what members of Dáil Éireann are called. He represented the Cork East area. He served as a TD for a short time, from June 1981 to February 1982.
He also worked for his local community for many years. From 1974 to 1999, he was a member of Cork County Council. This council helps manage local services and decisions for County Cork.
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Who Was Carey Patrick Joyce?
Carey Patrick Joyce was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1922. He lived a long life, passing away in 2010. He was known for his work in farming before he entered politics.
Becoming a Politician
Carey Patrick Joyce joined the Fianna Fáil party. This is one of the largest political parties in Ireland. He decided to run for election to represent his local area.
Serving in Dáil Éireann
In the 1981 Irish general election, Carey Patrick Joyce was elected as a TD. This meant he had a seat in Dáil Éireann, where laws are made for Ireland. He represented the people of Cork East.
However, he did not serve for very long. In the next election, held in February 1982, he lost his seat. This means he was not re-elected as a TD.
Local Government Work
Even after leaving Dáil Éireann, Carey Patrick Joyce continued to serve his community. He was a member of Cork County Council for a long time.
What is a County Council?
A county council is a group of elected people who make decisions for a county. They manage things like roads, housing, libraries, and local services. Carey Patrick Joyce worked on the Cork County Council for 25 years, from 1974 to 1999. He represented the Mallow area within the county.
