Peter Hughes (Irish politician)

Peter Hughes (c. 1879–24 June 1954) was an Irish politician.[1] He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1921 general election as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) for Louth–Meath.

British Army intelligence file for Peter Hughes

As a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 he later went on to join Cumann na nGaedheal. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1924, serving as Minister for Defence until 1927. Although he was a member of the government he lost his Dáil seat at the June 1927 general election, and failed to be elected in the two subsequent general elections.[2]

He died on the 24 June 1954, at Mount Street, Dundalk, aged 75. He was predeceased by his wife, and had issue two sons (Peter and Brendan), and two daughters (Lucy and Patricia).[3] He was buried at St Patrick's, Dundalk cemetery on 28 June.[4]

References
  1. "Peter Hughes". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  2. "Peter Hughes". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  3. "Irish Independent". 25 June 1954. p. 8.
  4. "Irish Independent". 28 June 1954. p. 8.
Political offices
Preceded by
W. T. Cosgrave		 Minister for Defence
1924–1927		 Succeeded by
Desmond FitzGerald


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