James O'Keeffe

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James O'Keeffe was a former Irish Fine Gael politician.

A merchant and company director, he was a member of the Seanad from 1954–1961. During this period he also stood unsuccessfully for the Dáil constituency of Dublin South West in the 1951 and 1957 elections. He succeeded at the third attempt in being elected for Dublin South West in 1961. However he lost his seat in the 1965 election despite increasing his vote. He stood again in 1969 and 1977 in the newly created Dublin Rathmines West but failed to regain his seat.

He was also Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1962–1963.

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James O'Keeffe's electoral history

Civic offices
Preceded by
Robert Briscoe
Lord Mayor of Dublin
1962–1963
Succeeded by
Seán Moore