About Hugh Doherty
Lived 1903 – 1972 (aged 68–69). Hugh Doherty was an Irish politician.
Hugh Doherty (1862 – 29 October 1941) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Donegal constituency at the 1932 general election, but was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for same constituency at the 1933 general election.
He did not contest the 1937 general election due to ill health. Doherty died at his home in Dungloe, County Donegal on 29 October 1941 aged 79.
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Who was Hugh Doherty?
Irish politician
When was Hugh Doherty born?
Hugh Doherty was born in 1903 in County Donegal.
When did Hugh Doherty die?
Hugh Doherty died on 13 October 1972 in County Donegal.
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Hugh Doherty was a politician.
What nationality was Hugh Doherty?
Hugh Doherty was Irish.
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