Henry Prittie, 4th Baron Dunalley facts for kids

Henry O'Callaghan Prittie (born March 21, 1851, died August 5, 1927) was an important person in Ireland. He held the title of the 4th Baron Dunalley. He came from an Anglo-Irish family, which means his family had British roots but lived in Ireland for a long time.

Early Life and Education

Henry O'Callaghan Prittie was the son of Henry Prittie, who was the 3rd Baron Dunalley. Henry went to two well-known schools. First, he studied at Harrow School, which is a famous boarding school. After that, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge, a very old and respected university.

Public Service and Important Roles

Henry Prittie held several important positions during his life. These roles involved serving his community and country.

High Sheriff of Tipperary

In 1883, Henry Prittie was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Tipperary. This was a very important job in his home county. The High Sheriff was responsible for keeping law and order. They also helped with elections and other local government duties.

Becoming a Baron

When his father passed away in 1885, Henry became the 4th Baron Dunalley. A "baron" is a noble title, like a lord. However, because this was an Irish peerage (an old Irish noble title), it did not automatically give him a seat in the British House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament.

Irish Representative Peer

Even though he didn't get an automatic seat, Henry Prittie was elected as an Irish Representative Peer in 1891. This meant he was chosen by other Irish nobles to represent them in the House of Lords. He held this important position until he died.

Lord Lieutenant of County Tipperary

From 1905 to 1922, Lord Dunalley also served as the Lord Lieutenant of County Tipperary. A Lord Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county. This role involved ceremonial duties and supporting local government.

Interests and Family Life

Besides his public duties, Henry Prittie also had personal interests and a family.

Sailing on Lough Derg

Henry Prittie loved sailing. He owned a 15-ton yacht named 'Countess'. He sailed this yacht on Lough Derg, a large lake in Ireland. He owned the 'Countess' from 1893 to 1919.

Lough Derg Yacht Club

His passion for sailing led him to become the Commodore of the Lough Derg Yacht Club. He held this leadership role from 1905 until his death in 1927. The Commodore is like the president of a yacht club.

Marriage and Children

Henry Prittie married Mary Frances Farmer on August 22, 1876. They were married in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Mary was born on August 10, 1857, and passed away on May 18, 1929. Together, they had six children:

• Henry Cornelius O'Callaghan Prittie (born July 19, 1877 – died May 3, 1948), who became the 5th Baron Dunalley after his father.
• Maura Geraldine Anne Prittie (born September 2, 1879 – died May 19, 1880)
• Francis Reginald Dennis Prittie (born October 15, 1880 – died December 19, 1914)
• Kathleen Everilda Prittie (born April 13, 1882 – died April 27, 1910)
• Mary Prittie (born January 24, 1885)
• Irene Rose Prittie (born April 24, 1887 – died November 2, 1887)

Arms of Henry Prittie, 4th Baron Dunalley

Crest A wolf's head erased Or. Escutcheon Per pale Argent and Gules three wolves' heads erased Or. Supporters Dexter a man in armour Proper holding a tilting spear in the right hand. Sinister a stag Proper attired unguled collared and chained Or. Motto In Omnia Paratus (Prepared For All Things)