April 10, 2010

Former Irish president Hillery dies, 84

Filed under: Information — Alexie @ 7:47 am

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Patrick Hillery, former President of Ireland died aged 84 Dr Hillery was external affairs minister from 1969 when his major accomplishment was negotiating Ireland’s entry into the European Economic Community, now the European Union, on January 1, 1973. He was a medical doctor by profession until he became a lawmaker for 21 years at Fianna Fail party.