He was the son of Festus Kelly (c. 1759 – 7 Oct. 1839) country Galway, formerly a captain in the 96th Regiment of Foot (or perhaps 69th).
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In 1845–1847, Kelly was sharply criticized by some members of Parliament, particularly Thomas Duncombe, and accused of using his office for his private benefit and for requiring letter-carriers to assist in gathering information for the directory.
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