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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]

Background

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.<ref>Barnes, Ciaran (5 October 2010). "BNP Takes Hate Message To Larne". Belfast Telegraph.</ref|

References

  1. ^ Hewitt, Ralph (25 January 2021). "Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Larne Borough Council". Archived from the original on 2 June 2013.
  3. ^ Donncha, Mícheál Mac (27 November 2020). "Remembering the Past – Centenary of the Kilmichael ambush". Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. ^ Members Profile DUP.org
  5. ^ "Bobby McKee elected new Mayor of Larne". Larne Times. Johnston Publishing. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2014.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "TUV decision 'no slight'[permanent dead link]", Larne Times, 20 March 2008
  7. ^ Councillor apologises after 'stumpy' jibe Breaking News.ie
  8. ^ Historic Day[permanent dead link] Larne Times
Civic offices
Preceded by Mayor of Larne
2002–2004 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Larne
2011–2012 		Succeeded by


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