Des Foley

Desmond Foley (12 September 1940 – 5 February 1995) was an Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler of the 1950s and 1960s. He was also a politician and represented Fianna Fáil in Dáil Éireann.

Des Foley
Teachta Dála
In office
June 1969  February 1973
ConstituencyDublin County North
In office
April 1965  June 1969
ConstituencyDublin County
Personal details
Born(1940-09-12)12 September 1940
North Strand, County Dublin, Ireland
Died5 February 1995(1995-02-05) (aged 54)
Dublin, Ireland
Political partyFianna Fáil
SpouseRita Nugent
EducationSt Joseph's, Fairview
Des Foley
Personal information
Sport Dual player
Football Position: Midfield
Hurling Position: Midfield
Club(s)
Years Club
St Vincents
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Dublin titles 1 4
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1958–1969
Dublin
Inter-county titles
  Football Hurling
Leinster Titles 5 1
All-Ireland Titles 1 0
League titles 1 0
All-Stars 2 1
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