Paddy Gormley

Biography:

Patrick Joseph Gormley known as Paddy Gormley was an Irish nationalist politician. Born in Claudy Gormley was educated at St Columb's College and the National University of Ireland. In 1945 he was elected to Londonderry County Council representing the Nationalist Party. His brother Tom soon followed him into politics. At the Northern Ireland general election 1953 Gormley was elected to represent Mid Londonderry.