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William Meagher | |
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| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Constituency | Meath |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Dawson |
| Succeeded by | John O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 24 March 1897 |
| Political party | Home Rule League |
William Meagher (died 24 March 1897) was an Irish businessman and politician,who represented Meath for the Home Rule League from 1884 to 1885.
Meagher was a prominent Dublin wine merchant and vintner,who was elected to the city council as alderman for the North Dock Ward. He held the post for several years before becoming Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1884. [1] [2] That same year,he was elected to Parliament in a by-election in Meath after the incumbent,Robert Henry Metge,resigned. [3] He was elected unopposed as a Home Rule League candidate. [4] He did not seek re-election at the 1885 general election.
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