About Patrick Shaw
Lived 1872 – 1940 (aged 68). Patrick Shaw was an Irish politician.
Patrick Walter Shaw (15 February 1872 – 14 September 1940) was an Irish politician and businessman. He owned several premises in Mullingar (and a number of racehorses) and sat on a number of public bodies, including Mullingar Town Commissioners and Westmeath County Council. He was re-elected at each subsequent election until he retired from politics at the 1933 general election.
He was married to Mary Galligan, and they had six children; four sons and two daughters. One of his sons was Francis Shaw, a Jesuit priest, Celtic scholar and historian.
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Who was Patrick Shaw?
Irish politician (1872-1940)
When was Patrick Shaw born?
Patrick Shaw was born on 15 February 1872 in County Westmeath.
When did Patrick Shaw die?
Patrick Shaw died on 14 September 1940 in County Westmeath.
What was Patrick Shaw's occupation?
Patrick Shaw was a politician.
What nationality was Patrick Shaw?
Patrick Shaw was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Patrick Shaw (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick Shaw. https://biography.guide/patrick-shaw/
MLA: "Patrick Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patrick-shaw/.
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