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      Martin Ferris

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      Party: Sinn Féin
      Date of Birth: 28/03/1952

      Outgoing Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris is set to run in the amalgamated Kerry North-West Limerick constituency as he seeks a third term in Dáil Eireann. Ferris was first elected by the people of Kerry North in 2002 and was successfully returned in 2007 when he secured over 20 per cent of first preference votes. Ferris has been an active republican since the 1970s and previously served as a county and town councillor for the Tralee area.



       

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      Ferris served ten years in prison, between 1984-1994, for his involvement in the attempted importation of arms.


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