About Eoin McGonigal
Lived 1920 – 1941 (aged 20). Eoin McGonigal was a military personnel.
Eoin Christopher McGonigal (5 December 1920 – 18 November 1941) was an officer of the British Army and a founding member of the Special Air Service (SAS).
Before joining the Royal Ulster Rifles in 1939, he studied law at Trinity College Dublin. He later became a member of the No. 11 (Scottish) Commando before joining the Special Air Service along with his best friend, Paddy Mayne.
Personal life Born in Dublin to John McGonigal and Margaret McGonigal, he was brought up in Belfast. He was the younger brother of Ambrose McGonigal, who later became a High Court Judge in Northern Ireland.
In popular culture McGonigal is portrayed by Dónal Finn in the BBC action drama SAS: Rogue Heroes.
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Who was Eoin McGonigal?
British military officer
When was Eoin McGonigal born?
Eoin McGonigal was born on 5 December 1920.
When did Eoin McGonigal die?
Eoin McGonigal died on 18 November 1941.
What was Eoin McGonigal's occupation?
Eoin McGonigal was a military personnel.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eoin McGonigal. https://biography.guide/eoin-mcgonigal/
MLA: "Eoin McGonigal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eoin-mcgonigal/.
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