Michael Gaughan (Irish republican)
Michael Gaughan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1949 Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 3 June 1974 (aged 24) Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, England |
| Cause of death | Hunger strike |
| Organization | Provisional IRA |
| Known for | Hunger strike of 64 days, from 31 March 1974 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Provisional IRA |
| Years of service | c. 1969–1974 |
| Battles / wars | The Troubles |
Michael Gaughan (5 October 1949 – 3 June 1974) was a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) hunger striker who died in 1974 in Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight, England. Gaughan was one of 22 Irish republicans to die while on hunger strike in the 20th century.