James Reynolds (Irish politician)

James Joseph Reynolds (born 7 December 1968) is an Irish farmer, nationalist and far-right politician who served as vice president of the National Party from 2016 to 2023. According to a statement attributed to the party, Reynolds was elected president of the National Party in mid-July 2023, although this is disputed by Justin Barrett.

James Reynolds
Leader of the National Party (disputed)
Assumed office
July 2023
Preceded byJustin Barrett
Deputy leader of the National Party
In office
16 November 2016 – July 2023 (disputed)
LeaderJustin Barrett
Personal details
Born (1968-12-07) 7 December 1968
Edgeworthstown, County Longford, Ireland
Political partyNational Party (2016–present)
Other political
affiliations
  • Libertas Ireland (2009)
  • Fine Gael (1988–1991)
Education
  • Multyfarnham Agricultural College
  • St Mel's College

Reynolds was active in farming politics, serving as chairman of the Longford branch of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) from 1999 to 2003 and subsequently as treasurer of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) until 2017. He co-founded the National Party with Justin Barrett in November 2016. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the party at the 2020 Irish general election, standing in the Longford-Westmeath constituency.

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