Clement Coughlan ( - February 1, 1983)was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in a 1980 by-election as a Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal South-West. He only served in public office for two years before his sudden death on February 1, 1983. In a morbid twist his death and the timing of his funeral is considered to be the deciding factor in keeping Charles Haughey as leader of Fianna Fáil, when the support for the campaign to oust him dwindled following the funeral. Coughlan's brother, Cathal Coughlan, was elected in the subsequent by-election. His niece, Mary Coughlan, is a TD and is the current Minister for Agriculture & Food. February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... Dáil Éireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... A by-election or bye-election is a special election held to fill a political office when the incumbent has died or resigned. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... A TD or Teachta Dála (Irish for Dáil Deputy, pronounced chock-ta dawla) is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Irish Oireachtas (pronounced orr-och-tas) or National Parliament. ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Charles (Charlie) James Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ó hEochaidh) (born September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Cathal Seán Coughlan (-June 1986)was an Irish politician. ... See also the famous Irish Jazz-Singer Mary Coughlan (singer). ...