Bobby McKee, MBE (1941 – 24 January 2021)[1] was a Northern Irish Ulster loyalist politician and former member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, from Larne.[2][3]
Bobby McKee | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Larne | |
| In office 2011–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Geraldine Mulvenna |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Andy Wilson |
| In office 2002–2004 | |
| Preceded by | David Fleck |
| Succeeded by | Roy Craig |
| Member of Larne Borough Council | |
| In office 17 May 1989 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Larne Lough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 Larne, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 24 January 2021 |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Background
editMcKee 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.<ref>Barnes, Ciaran (5 October 2010). "BNP Takes Hate Message To Larne". Belfast Telegraph.</ref|
References
edit- ^ 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.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "TUV decision 'no slight'[permanent dead link]", Larne Times, 20 March 2008
- ^ Councillor apologises after 'stumpy' jibe Breaking News.ie
- ^ Historic Day[permanent dead link] Larne Times
