He earned his BSc and MSc in mathematical science at University College Galway in 1967 and 1968 , and completed his PhD at the University of Keele in 1972 under Hans Liebeck .
Des MacHale was born in Castlebar , County Mayo .
Des MacHale earned Des MacHale 's BSc and MSc in mathematical science at University College Galway in 1967 and 1968 , and completed his PhD at the University of Keele in 1972 under Hans Liebeck .
Des MacHale was born in Castlebar , County Mayo .