Patrick Duffy (Irish politician)
Patrick Duffy | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office August 1923 – June 1927 | |
| Constituency | Monaghan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1875 Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | 21 July 1946 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
| Spouse | Sarah Lawless |
| Children | 8 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Irish Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Irish War of Independence |
Patrick Duffy (28 July 1875 – 21 July 1946) was an Irish Cumann na nGaedheal politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Monaghan constituency at the 1923 general election.[1] He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election.[2]
Duffy was born in Doohamlet, near Castleblayney in County Monaghan. He was an active member of the Irish Volunteers and took part in the Irish War of Independence.
References
- ^ "Patrick Duffy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
- ^ "Patrick Duffy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 3 January 2009.