Richard Kelly (The Tuam Herald)

Richard John Kelly (1810–1884) was an Irish journalist and the founder of The Tuam Herald.

Richard Kelly
Born1810
Died1884 (aged 73–74)
NationalityIrish
OccupationJournalist

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.

References

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  • The District of Loughrea: Vol. I History 1791-1918, p. 144. ISBN 0-9546567-0-9
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