About Hugh Conaghan
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 93). Hugh Conaghan was an Irish politician.
Hugh Conaghan (6 May 1926 – 24 March 2020) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and transport official.
He was elected at the 1981 general election for the Donegal North-East constituency and was re-elected for this constituency until he lost his seat at the 1989 general election. He lost his seat to party colleague Jim McDaid. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1992 general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Conaghan?
Irish politician (1926–2020)
When was Hugh Conaghan born?
Hugh Conaghan was born on 6 May 1926 in County Donegal.
When did Hugh Conaghan die?
Hugh Conaghan died on 24 March 2020 in County Donegal.
What was Hugh Conaghan's occupation?
Hugh Conaghan was a politician.
What nationality was Hugh Conaghan?
Hugh Conaghan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Conaghan. https://biography.guide/hugh-conaghan/
MLA: "Hugh Conaghan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-conaghan/.
Chicago: "Hugh Conaghan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugh-conaghan/.
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