Billy Fox
Politician
1939 – 1974
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Who was Billy Fox?
Billy Fox was an Irish politician and a member of Dáil Éireann from 1969 to 1973, and of Seanad Éireann from 1973 until his death in March 1974. He was shot dead by gunmen who were allegedly carrying out a raid on his girlfriend's farmhouse. Five members of the Provisional IRA were convicted of involvement in his murder. However, there have been claims that it was the Official IRA or the Ulster Freedom Fighters who were responsible.
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- Born
- Jan 3, 1939
County Monaghan - Religion
- Protestantism
- Anglicanism
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 12, 1974
County Monaghan
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on July 23, 2013
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