Laois man appointed Ambassador to India

A Laois man has been appointed as the new Irish Ambassador to India, and Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

The appointment is the latest move for Borris-in-Ossory native Kevin Kelly who has had a 30-year career in foreign affairs.

Kevin is the son of the well known former Councillor and Labour Party stalwart, Jimmy Kelly and Teresa, a retired national school teacher.  

He currently serves as the Communications Director in the Department of Foreign Affairs. He has spent 20-years in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade during which time he served as Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador in large bilateral missions in Europe and Africa.

His most recent overseas posting was as Ireland's Ambassador to the Netherlands. 

His resume also includes time as Director of headquarter business units for the Department of Foreign Affairs; a senior policy lead within the World Bank; and senior management positions in Africa with international NGOs.

He now lives in Dun Laoghaire with his wife Pamela, daughter Maya and son Noah. He hopes to take up his new position in September.