Patrick Joseph Hooper (1 June 1873 – 6 September 1931) was an Irish politician, barrister and journalist.

Patrick Hooper
Senator
In office
23 March 1927 – 6 September 1931
Personal details
Born(1873-06-01)1 June 1873
Cork, Ireland
Died6 September 1931(1931-09-06) (aged 58)
Dublin, Ireland
Political partyIndependent
Spouse
Margaret Ryan
(m. 1904)
Children3
Parent
RelativesWillie Hooper (brother)

He was born in Cork in 1873, the son of John Hooper, who was also a politician and journalist.[1] In 1915 was called to the English and Welsh bar by Gray's Inn. Hooper was the last editor of the Freeman's Journal. Imprisoned for a month in 1920 along with Fitzgerald and Edwards, for publishing an article about British Army/Black and Tans brutality.

He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1927 to 1931.[2] He was elected at a by-election on 23 March 1927 taking the seat vacated by the death of Martin Fitzgerald, a former proprietor of the Freeman's Journal.[1] He was Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Seanad from 6 May 1931 until his death in September 1931.[2] George Crosbie was elected at a by-election to replace him.

References

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  1. ^ a b Larkin, Felix M. "Hooper, Patrick Joseph". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Patrick Hooper". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 April 2013.