How old was Sean Dublin Bay when he died?
How old was Sean Dublin Bay when he died?
Seán Dublin Bay Rockall Loftus (1 November 1927 – 10 July 2010) was an Irish environmentalist, barrister and politician who drew attention to his campaign issues by changing his name. He was often known as “Dublin Bay Loftus”.
When did Rockall Loftus move back to Ireland?
Loftus moved back to Ireland in 1961. In 1961, Loftus founded the Christian Democrat Movement of Ireland and stood for election to Dáil Éireann at the 1961 general election in the Dublin North-East constituency, the first of sixteen attempts. In 1972 the Dublin Port and Docks Board proposed the building of an oil refinery in Dublin Bay.
Why was Sean Loftus opposed to the Dublin Bay plan?
The plan was vigorously opposed by environmentalists, including Loftus, on the grounds that it posed a serious risk of pollution. At the 1973 general election, Loftus stood for election to the Dáil in the Dublin North-Central constituency as a Christian Democrat on the issue of Dublin Bay.
Where did Sean Loftus go to secondary school?
Born Seán D. Loftus in Dublin in 1927, he was educated in Coláiste Mhuire primary school on Parnell Square and received his secondary education at Catholic University School. His father was a doctor and Loftus attended medical school at University College Dublin but did not enjoy it, leaving before graduating.
Seán Dublin Bay Rockall Loftus (1 November 1927 – 10 July 2010) was an Irish environmentalist, barrister and politician who drew attention to his campaign issues by changing his name. He was often known as “Dublin Bay Loftus”.
Loftus moved back to Ireland in 1961. In 1961, Loftus founded the Christian Democrat Movement of Ireland and stood for election to Dáil Éireann at the 1961 general election in the Dublin North-East constituency, the first of sixteen attempts. In 1972 the Dublin Port and Docks Board proposed the building of an oil refinery in Dublin Bay.
The plan was vigorously opposed by environmentalists, including Loftus, on the grounds that it posed a serious risk of pollution. At the 1973 general election, Loftus stood for election to the Dáil in the Dublin North-Central constituency as a Christian Democrat on the issue of Dublin Bay.
Born Seán D. Loftus in Dublin in 1927, he was educated in Coláiste Mhuire primary school on Parnell Square and received his secondary education at Catholic University School. His father was a doctor and Loftus attended medical school at University College Dublin but did not enjoy it, leaving before graduating.