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Pádraig Haughey

1932 – 2003

Irish Gaelic footballer

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About Pádraig Haughey

Lived 1932 – 2003 (aged 71). Pádraig Haughey was an Irish gaelic football player.

Pádraig "Jock" Haughey (10 October 1932 – 10 October 2003) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward at senior level for the Dublin county team.

Haughey began his inter-county career as a member of the Dublin senior team in the early 'fifties and experienced much success going forward into the early 'sixties. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal, three Leinster medals and two National Football League medals. Haughey was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level Haughey won numerous county club championship medals with St Vincents.

His brother, Charles, served as Taoiseach on three occasions between 1979 and 1992.

He worked for Matt Gallagher as an engineer in the Gallagher Group.

In the 1970 Arms Crisis, Haughey was investigated by the Garda Síochána, suspected of having imported arms into Ireland illegally.

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St. Joseph's Secondary C.B.S., Fairview
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pádraig Haughey?

Irish Gaelic footballer (1932–2003)

When was Pádraig Haughey born?

Pádraig Haughey was born on 10 October 1932 in Dublin.

When did Pádraig Haughey die?

Pádraig Haughey died on 10 October 2003.

What was Pádraig Haughey's occupation?

Pádraig Haughey was a gaelic football player.

What nationality was Pádraig Haughey?

Pádraig Haughey was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pádraig Haughey

· Wikidata: Q7263995

· DBpedia: Jock Haughey

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