Denis Joseph Cogan
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Denis Joseph Cogan (c. 1858 – 18 January 1944) was an
Born in County Wicklow to Denis Cogan, a farmer, Cogan played a prominent part in the commercial life of Dublin and Wicklow. He was a former member of Dublin Corporation.
In 1886, he married Elizabeth Murphy, of Larage Bridge, Wicklow.
He was elected to the
Cogan became a member of Dublin Chamber of Commerce in 1907 and was elected its president in 1932. He remained a member of the Council of the Chamber until his death.
A director of Hibernian Fire and General Insurance from its foundation in 1908, Cogan was chairman of the board for two decades until his death.
He was also well known in horseracing circles as an owner and breeder.
He died at his residence at Lyndhurst, Tivoli Terrace, Dún Laoghaire.[1]
References
- ^ "Death of ex-MP". Irish Press. 20 January 1944.