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'''Bobby McKee''', [[Order of the British Empire (MBE)|MBE]] (1941 – 24 January 2021)<ref>{{cite news |title=Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies |newspaper=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |publisher=[[Independent News & Media]] |date=25 January 2021 |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-foster-pays-tribute-after-former-larne-mayor-dies-40009621.html |first=Ralph |last=Hewitt |access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref> was a [[Democratic Unionist Party|Unionist politician]] in [[Larne]], [[Northern Ireland]] and |
'''Bobby McKee''', [[Order of the British Empire (MBE)|MBE]] (1941 – 24 January 2021)<ref>{{cite news |title=Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies |newspaper=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |publisher=[[Independent News & Media]] |date=25 January 2021 |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-foster-pays-tribute-after-former-larne-mayor-dies-40009621.html |first=Ralph |last=Hewitt |access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref> was a [[Democratic Unionist Party|Unionist politician]] in [[Larne]], [[Northern Ireland]] and member of the [[Ulster Volunteer Force (1966)|Ulster Volunteer Force]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.larne.gov.uk/councillor_area.asp?pid=127&area=2&text=1 |title=Larne Borough Council |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602135905/http://www.larne.gov.uk/councillor_area.asp?pid=127&area=2&text=1 |archive-date=2 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/27972 |title=Remembering the Past – Centenary of the Kilmichael ambush |first=Mícheál Mac |last=Donncha |date=27 November 2020 |access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref> |
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McKee was a [[Democratic Unionist Party]] councillor and a member of [[Larne Borough Council]] since 1989.<ref>[http://www.dup.org.uk/MyProfile.asp?MemberID=178 Members Profile] DUP.org</ref> He served as a Mayor of Larne in 2004 and 2008.<ref>{{cite news |title =Bobby McKee elected new Mayor of Larne | work =Larne Times | publisher =Johnston Publishing | date =12 June 2008 | url =http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/local-news/bobby-mckee-elected-new-mayor-of-larne-1-1707399 | access-date =11 August 2014 }}</ref> His brother [[Jack McKee]], who died in 2015, was a DUP councillor in Larne and subsequently a member of the Traditional Unionist Voice.<ref>"[http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/fillers/TUV-decision-39no-slight39.3893576.jp TUV decision 'no slight']", ''[[Larne Times]]'', 20 March 2008</ref> |
McKee was a [[Democratic Unionist Party]] councillor and a member of [[Larne Borough Council]] since 1989.<ref>[http://www.dup.org.uk/MyProfile.asp?MemberID=178 Members Profile] DUP.org</ref> He served as a Mayor of Larne in 2004 and 2008.<ref>{{cite news |title =Bobby McKee elected new Mayor of Larne | work =Larne Times | publisher =Johnston Publishing | date =12 June 2008 | url =http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/local-news/bobby-mckee-elected-new-mayor-of-larne-1-1707399 | access-date =11 August 2014 }}</ref> His brother [[Jack McKee]], who died in 2015, was a DUP councillor in Larne and subsequently a member of the Traditional Unionist Voice.<ref>"[http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/fillers/TUV-decision-39no-slight39.3893576.jp TUV decision 'no slight']", ''[[Larne Times]]'', 20 March 2008</ref> |
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He lost both his legs in 1974 as the result of an [[Provisional Irish Republican Army|Irish Republican Army]] car bomb when he was a member of the UVF.<ref>[http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/councillor-apologises-after-stumpy-jibe-323888.html Councillor apologises after 'stumpy' jibe] Breaking News.ie</ref> A founder member and chairman of the N.I. Amputees Association he was also chairman of Larne Disabled Fitness Suite. Bobby was Vice chairman of C.A.B. and was a member for 10 years. A member of N.I. Housing Council for 15 years he served as a board member for 6 years. He received the MBE in 2004 in recognition of his work in politics. |
He lost both his legs in 1974 as the result of an [[Provisional Irish Republican Army|Irish Republican Army]] car bomb when he was a member of the UVF.<ref>[http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/councillor-apologises-after-stumpy-jibe-323888.html Councillor apologises after 'stumpy' jibe] Breaking News.ie</ref> A founder member and chairman of the N.I. Amputees Association he was also chairman of Larne Disabled Fitness Suite. Bobby was Vice chairman of C.A.B. and was a member for 10 years. A member of N.I. Housing Council for 15 years he served as a board member for 6 years. He received the MBE in 2004 in recognition of his work in politics. |
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In 2009, McKee led a welcoming delegation to the Catholic [[Ancient Order of Hibernians]] at Larne Borough Council headquarters in an attempt to boost cross community relations in the area in what was described as a historic day.<ref>[http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/Historic-day-as-Hibernian-dignitaries.5091458.jp Historic Day] ''[[Larne Times]]''</ref> In 2010 McKee condemned a [[British National Party]] leafleting campaign in Larne regarding a new refugee centre being built in the town and accused the BNP of whipping up racial tension.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/bnp-takes-hate-message-to-larne-14966990.html |title=BNP Takes Hate Message To Larne |newspaper=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |date=5 October 2010 |first=Ciaran |last=Barnes}}</ref |
In 2009, McKee led a welcoming delegation to the Catholic [[Ancient Order of Hibernians]] at Larne Borough Council headquarters in an attempt to boost cross community relations in the area in what was described as a historic day.<ref>[http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/Historic-day-as-Hibernian-dignitaries.5091458.jp Historic Day] ''[[Larne Times]]''</ref> In 2010 McKee condemned a [[British National Party]] leafleting campaign in Larne regarding a new refugee centre being built in the town and accused the BNP of whipping up racial tension.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/bnp-takes-hate-message-to-larne-14966990.html |title=BNP Takes Hate Message To Larne |newspaper=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |date=5 October 2010 |first=Ciaran |last=Barnes}}</ref |
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In January 2011, he was involved in a car crash where his car went through the front window of an insurance shop in Larne. No one was injured in the incident.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dup-councillor-crashes-into-larne-insurance-shop-15066046.html |title=DUP councillor crashes into Larne insurance shop |first=Noel |last=McAdam |date=28 January 2011 |newspaper=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |access-date=26 January 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722071338/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dup-councillor-crashes-into-larne-insurance-shop-15066046.html |archive-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 05:13, 10 March 2022
Bobby McKee, MBE (1941 – 24 January 2021)[1] was a Unionist politician in Larne, Northern Ireland and member of the Ulster Volunteer Force.[2][3]
McKee was a Democratic Unionist Party councillor and a member of Larne Borough Council since 1989.[4] He served as a Mayor of Larne in 2004 and 2008.[5] His brother Jack McKee, who died in 2015, was a DUP councillor in Larne and subsequently a member of the Traditional Unionist Voice.[6]
He lost both his legs in 1974 as the result of an Irish Republican Army car bomb when he was a member of the UVF.[7] A founder member and chairman of the N.I. Amputees Association he was also chairman of Larne Disabled Fitness Suite. Bobby was Vice chairman of C.A.B. and was a member for 10 years. A member of N.I. Housing Council for 15 years he served as a board member for 6 years. He received the MBE in 2004 in recognition of his work in politics.
In 2009, McKee led a welcoming delegation to the Catholic Ancient Order of Hibernians at Larne Borough Council headquarters in an attempt to boost cross community relations in the area in what was described as a historic day.[8] In 2010 McKee condemned a British National Party leafleting campaign in Larne regarding a new refugee centre being built in the town and accused the BNP of whipping up racial tension.[9]
In January 2011, he was involved in a car crash where his car went through the front window of an insurance shop in Larne. No one was injured in the incident.[10]
References
- ^ Hewitt, Ralph (25 January 2021). "Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Larne Borough Council". Archived from the original on 2 June 2013.
- ^ Donncha, Mícheál Mac (27 November 2020). "Remembering the Past – Centenary of the Kilmichael ambush". Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Members Profile DUP.org
- ^ "Bobby McKee elected new Mayor of Larne". Larne Times. Johnston Publishing. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ "TUV decision 'no slight'", Larne Times, 20 March 2008
- ^ Councillor apologises after 'stumpy' jibe Breaking News.ie
- ^ Historic Day Larne Times
- ^ Barnes, Ciaran (5 October 2010). "BNP Takes Hate Message To Larne". Belfast Telegraph.
- ^ McAdam, Noel (28 January 2011). "DUP councillor crashes into Larne insurance shop". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2021.