Tim Pat Coogan

Historian, Author

1935 –

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Who is Tim Pat Coogan?

Timothy Patrick "Tim Pat" Coogan is an Irish historical writer, broadcaster and newspaper columnist. He served as editor of The Irish Press newspaper from 1968 to 1987. Today, he is best known for his popular and sometimes controversial books on aspects of modern Irish history, including The IRA, Ireland Since the Rising, On the Blanket, and biographies of Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera.

His biography of Éamon de Valera proved the most controversial, taking issue with the former Irish president's reputation and achievements, in favour of those of Collins, whom he regards as indispensable to the creation of the new State.

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Born
Apr 22, 1935
Monkstown, County Dublin
Also known as
  • Timothy Patrick Coogan
Religion
  • Atheism
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Education
  • Blackrock College
Employment
  • The Irish Press

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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