John Clendennen

John Clendennen is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála for the Offaly constituency since the 2024 general election.
He was a member of Offaly County Council from 2014 to 2024. He is the president of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

Early life

Clendennen was born and raised in Kinnitty, County Offaly. He is the son of Percy Clendennen, who was previously a longtime member of Offaly County Council.
Clendennen pursued higher education in hospitality and business, obtaining a degree in Business Studies and Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management in 2004. In 2009 he completed a Master's degree in Marketing at University College Dublin's Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Political career

Clendennen stood for election to the 24th Seanad for the Industrial and Commercial Panel in 2011, but was not successful. Clendennen was elected to Offaly County Council for the Birr area at the 2014 Irish local elections. He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2024.