Dingle (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

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Dingle was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until its abolition on 1 January 1801.

Boundaries and Boundary Changes

This constituency was based in the town of Dingle in County Kerry.

History

It was incorporated by charter in 1607 with a Provost, 12 Burgesses and 150 freemen two resident. It had a corporation, and the electorate consisted of 13 burgesses and 150 freemen. In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by James II, Dingle was represented with two members. Following the Acts of Union 1800 the borough was disenfranchised.

Members of Parliament, 1585–1801

1689–1801

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