Michael Ferguson

PIRA Volunteer and Politician

Michael Ferguson - PIRA Volunteer and Politician
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

September 24th, 2006
19 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Ireland

Links & References

Involved with the Provisional Irish Republican Army, served as a lawyer, and held political office. Engaged in activities to promote the ideals of republicanism in Ireland. Contributed to the legal profession while advocating for political change. Engaged in public service and political discourse.

Participated as a volunteer in the Provisional Irish Republican Army

Practiced law in Ireland

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