Austin Darragh

Austin Darragh (27 April 1927 – 4 October 2015) was an Irish medical practitioner, entrepreneur, broadcaster and writer. He is notable for being the sole founder of the Irish Cancer Society in 1963, and being the radio doctor on The Gay Byrne Show.

Austin Darragh
Born(1927-04-27)27 April 1927
Died4 October 2015(2015-10-04) (aged 88)
Resting placeRathfeigh Cemetery
County Meath
53°35′28.857″N 6°29′18.47″W
NationalityIrish
EducationCatholic University School
Alma materTrinity College
Occupations
  • Practitioner
  • Entrepreneur
  • Broadcaster
  • Writer
Years active1954–2002
Known forIrish Cancer Society
Spouses
  • Terry Roddy
    (m. 19501992)
  • Anna Longdon
    (m. 19982015)
Children5; including Paul
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