Desmond Boal
Desmond Boal | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Democratic Unionist Party | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Leader | Ian Paisley |
| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Succeeded by | William Beattie |
| Member of Parliament for Belfast Shankill | |
| In office 1960–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1928 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 23 April 2015 (aged 86) Holywood, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Independent Unionist (from 1973) |
| Other political affiliations | DUP (1971 - 1973) Ulster Unionist Party (before 1971) |
| Spouse | Annette Boal |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Barrister |
Desmond Norman Orr Boal (8 August 1928 – 23 April 2015) was a Northern Irish unionist politician and barrister.