Athlone (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

Athlone was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote. Following the Acts of Union 1800 the borough became the Westminster constituency of Athlone.

History

In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by James II, Athlone was represented by two members.

Members of Parliament, 1607–1801

• 1613–1615: Walter Nugent of Portloman and Richard St John (or St George)
• 1634–1635: Edward, Lord Brabazon and John Comyn
• 1639–1649: Oliver Jones and William Summers
• 1661–1666: Ridgeley Hatfield and Arthur St George

1689–1801

Notes

References

Bibliography

• Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2002). History of the Irish Parliament, 1692–1800, Publisher: Ulster Historical Foundation (28 Feb 2002),
• T. W. Moody, F. X. Martin, F. J. Byrne, A New History of Ireland 1534–1691, Oxford University Press, 1978