| James Kelly | |
| Office: | Member of Parliament for |
| Term Start: | 9 July 1844 |
| Term End: | 6 August 1847 |
| Predecessor: | John O'Brien David Roche |
| Successor: | John O'Brien John O'Connell |
| Alongside: | John O'Brien |
| Birth Date: | 2 February 1808 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Party: | Repeal Association |
James Michael Kelly (2 February 1808 – 18 August 1875)[1] was an Irish Repeal Association politician.[2] [3]
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and also served on Limerick Town Council and as High Sheriff of County Limerick in 1841.[2]
In 1834, he married Frances Maria Roche, daughter of Edward Roche of Trabolgan and Kildinan and Margaret Honoria née Curtain, with whom he had at least one child: John Joseph Roche Kelly (1835–1898).[3]
Kelly was first elected MP for at a by-election in 1844—caused by the resignation of David Roche—and held the seat until 1847 when he did not seek re-election.[2] [3] [4]