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Hugh McAteer
Aodh Mac an tSaoir
Chief of Staff of the IRA
In office
19 July 1942 – 12 October 1942
Preceded byEoin McNamee
Succeeded byCharlie Kerins
Personal details
Born(1916-08-13)13 August 1916
Derry, Ireland
Died24 June 1970(1970-06-24) (aged 53)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
RelativesEddie McAteer (Brother)
Military service
Branch/serviceIrish Republican Army (1922–1969)
Battles/warsNorthern Campaign

Hugh McAteer (Irish: Aodh Mac an tSaoir; 13 August 1916 – 24 June 1970) was a volunteer in, and leader of, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during their Northern Campaign, and later in 1950 and 1964 unsuccessfully contested for a seat in the British Parliament.

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