Richard Kelly (The Tuam Herald) facts for kids

Richard John Kelly (1810–1884) was an important Irish journalist. He is best known for starting a newspaper called The Tuam Herald.

Who Was Richard Kelly?

Richard Kelly was born in 1810. He came from a town called Loughrea in County Galway, Ireland. He grew up to become a journalist, which means he wrote for newspapers.

Starting The Tuam Herald

Richard Kelly had a big idea: to start his own newspaper. On May 13, 1837, he launched The Tuam Herald. This newspaper has been printed continuously ever since, which means it has never stopped publishing! That's over 180 years of news.

Kelly's Role at the Newspaper

Richard Kelly was not just the founder; he was also the owner (proprietor) and the main editor of The Tuam Herald. This meant he was in charge of everything, from what stories were printed to how the newspaper looked.

Family and the Newspaper

Later, Richard's son, Jasper, took over the newspaper. Jasper was also a journalist. Sadly, Jasper passed away when he was in his thirties, leaving behind his young children. Because of this, Richard Kelly returned to manage The Tuam Herald again. He did this to help his grandchildren and keep the family business going.

Richard Kelly passed away in 1884. His newspaper, The Tuam Herald, continues to be an important source of news in Ireland.