About Desmond Governey
Lived 1920 – 1984 (aged 64). Desmond Governey was an Irish politician.
Desmond Governey (11 September 1920 – 29 December 1984) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency from 1961 to 1977 and 1981 to 1982. He served as a Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel from 1977 to 1981.
He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency at the 1961 general election.
He was educated at Castleknock College and was in government under his former school mate Liam Cosgrave.
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Who was Desmond Governey?
Irish politician (1920-1984)
When was Desmond Governey born?
Desmond Governey was born on 11 September 1920 in Waterford.
When did Desmond Governey die?
Desmond Governey died on 29 December 1984 in Waterford.
What was Desmond Governey's occupation?
Desmond Governey was a politician.
What nationality was Desmond Governey?
Desmond Governey was Irish.
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