About Cathal Coughlan
Lived 1937 – 1986 (aged 48). Cathal Coughlan was an Irish politician.
Cathal Seán Coughlan (3 October 1937 – 21 June 1986) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in a 1983 by-election caused by the death of his brother, Clement Coughlan. His tenure as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Donegal South-West was short as he died suddenly in June 1986.
No by-election was held to fill the vacancy, but his daughter, Mary Coughlan, was elected for the constituency at the 1987 general election.
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Who was Cathal Coughlan?
Irish politician
When was Cathal Coughlan born?
Cathal Coughlan was born on 3 October 1937 in County Donegal.
When did Cathal Coughlan die?
Cathal Coughlan died on 21 June 1986.
What was Cathal Coughlan's occupation?
Cathal Coughlan was a politician.
What nationality was Cathal Coughlan?
Cathal Coughlan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cathal Coughlan (politician)
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