Michael Ferguson
PIRA Volunteer and Politician
Born
1953
73 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Ireland
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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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