About Paddy Belton
Lived 1926 – 1987 (aged 60). Paddy Belton was an Irish politician.
Patrick Belton (26 June 1926 – 22 May 1987) was an Irish politician, company director and publican.
He was born on 26 June 1926 at 5 Mount Street Crescent, Dublin, the third of four sons of Patrick Belton and his wife Mary (née Fitzgibbon). He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) at the Dublin North-East by-election held on 30 May 1963 caused by the death of his brother Jack Belton. He was re-elected for Dublin North-East at the 1965, 1969 and 1973 general elections. He lost his seat at the 1977 general election. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1978 to 1979.
Other members of the Belton family to have served in the Oireachtas include his father Patrick Belton, his brothers Richard Belton and Jack Belton; and his niece Avril Doyle.
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Who was Paddy Belton?
Irish politician (1926-1987)
When was Paddy Belton born?
Paddy Belton was born on 25 June 1926 in Dublin.
When did Paddy Belton die?
Paddy Belton died on 22 May 1987.
What was Paddy Belton's occupation?
Paddy Belton was a politician.
What nationality was Paddy Belton?
Paddy Belton was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Belton. https://biography.guide/paddy-belton/
MLA: "Paddy Belton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-belton/.
Chicago: "Paddy Belton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-belton/.
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