Clare (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

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Created () Replaced by Clare		Abolished 1800

Clare was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.

History

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

1583 Sir Turlogh O’Brien, Ennistymon.

1585 Boetius Clancy, Knockfinn.

1613 Sir Daniel O'Brien, later Viscount Clare.

1613 Boetius Clancy, Knockfinn.

1634 Sir Barnaby O’Brien (later 6th Earl of Thomond).

1634 Boetius Clancy

1634 Sir Daniel O'Brien.

1639 Dermot O’Brien of Dromore.

1639 Donogh O’Brien of Dough.

1654 Sir Hardress Waller;Henry Ingoldsby (First Protectorate Parliament, Westminster}

1654 Sir Hardress Waller;Henry Ingoldsby (Second Protectorate Parliament, Westminster}

1659 Sir Hardress Waller;Henry Ingoldsby (Third Protectorate Parliament, Westminster}

1661 Henry O'Brien, Lord Ibrackan.

1661 Sir Henry Ingoldsby, 1st Baronet of Beggstown Castle, Co. Meath.

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