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Athy (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

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Created
  
1614 (1614)

Replaced by
  
Disenfranchised

Abolished
  
1800

Founded
  
1614

Athy was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. Following the Act of Union 1800 the borough was disenfranchised.

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History

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

Members of Parliament, 1614–1801

  • 1613 John Weldon
  • 1634 Sir Maurice Eustace
  • 1639–1647 Sir Maurice Eustace, Speaker
  • References

    Athy (Parliament of Ireland constituency) Wikipedia