Gilbert Hewson (died 1951) was an Irish politician. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as an independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency at the June 1927 general election. He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election and was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1932 general election.
He died at his home at Lough House, Ballyengland, Askeaton.
Family The son of John B. Hewson, of Castle Hewson, Askeaton, County Limerick, Gilbert Hewson was a barrister, and served as a member of Limerick County Council for many years.Irish Independent, 5 March 1951. A son, Maurice Hewson, was a former district commissioner and member of the British colonial administration of the Gold Coast.The Irish Times, 24 February 1998.
Bono (Paul Hewson) is a relative of Gilbert Hewson.
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