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The Hague family of Cavan reached the sources of world power where they gained acclaim and prominence. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
William Hague Jr, was a prolific architect. He done business dealings in the 19th century with Pope Leo XIII. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
This was when he was appointed to be architect to St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral Armagh during the 1880s and 1890s. He went to Rome to select marbles for the building, where he was granted a private audience with Pope Leo XIII. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
William Hague Jr was the architect for many prominent buildings throughout Co Cavan and Ireland. Some of these include, Sligo Town Hall, St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny, and the Convent of Poor Clares Ballyjamesduff Co Cavan, which is now @cavanmuseum. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
William Hague Jr, was also the architect for the chapel interior at Maynooth University which is in essence a chapel choir. It is the largest Catholic chapel choir in the world. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
It is where Pope John Paul II said mass on his visit to Ireland in 1979. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
William Hague Jr was also the architect for St Patrick’s College Cavan Town, where William Hague Sr was the builder. The building is now called The Hague Building. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Between William Hague Jr and his father William Sr, they were responsible for the design and construction of building’s for both Catholic and Protestant contract’s. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Some of the building’s constructed by William Hague Sr include, St Fethlimidh's Protestant Cathedral Kilmore Co Cavan, St Johns Protestant Church Cloverhill Co Cavan and St Aidan's Catholic Church Butlersbridge Co Cavan. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
The Hague family were also prominent business people in Cavan Town during the 19th century. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Another Hague of Cavan, called Frank Hague became a prominent politician in America. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as Mayor of New Jersey from 1917-1947. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Frank Hague was also Democratic National Committeeman from New Jersey from 1922 until 1949, and Vice-Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1924 until 1949. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Frank Hague’s political machine was known as ‘The Organisation’ and was one of the most powerful in the USA controlling politics on local, county, and state levels. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Frank Hague’s personal influence extended to the national level, influencing federal patronage and presidential campaigns. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
Frank Hague was a known associate and colleague of American Presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt the 32nd U.S. president, and Harry S. Truman the
33rd U.S. President. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
33rd U.S. President. #CavanDay #CavanCalling
