Life and Career of P.A. McHugh, a North Connacht Politician, 1859-1909: A Footsoldier of the Party V

This book looks at the life and career of P.A. McHugh, MP for Leitrim North and Sligo North from 1892 until his death. As a newspaper editor in an increasingly literate society, and as an influential local politician, McHugh played a prominent role. Like other nationalist newspaper editors of the time, He fell foul of the Ã?Â?Ã?«coercionÃ?Â?Ã?Â- laws, and he served several prison terms for his activities.