Jeremiah McVeagh facts for kids
Jeremiah McVeagh (born around 1870-1873, died 1932) was an important Irish politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British government. This meant he helped make laws for the United Kingdom, which included Ireland at that time. He was known for supporting Irish interests.
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Early Life and Education
Jeremiah's father, Thomas McVeagh, owned ships. Jeremiah went to school at St Malachy's College in Belfast. He also studied at the Royal University of Ireland.
Becoming a Politician
Before becoming an MP, Jeremiah worked as a journalist. He was also a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who speaks in court. In the 1890s, he lived in London. There, he was very active in a group called the Irish National League of Great Britain. This group worked to support Irish people living in Britain.
Serving in Parliament
Jeremiah McVeagh was first chosen to be an MP in 1902. He represented the area of South Down. He was part of the Irish Parliamentary Party. People voted for him again in 1906, and twice in 1910. He was also re-elected in 1918. He served as an MP until 1922. During his last term, he was a member of the Nationalist Party.
Later Political Efforts
After 1922, Jeremiah McVeagh tried to become an MP again. In 1924, he ran for the British Labour Party in a place called Sunderland. However, he did not win that election. He also tried to get elected to the Irish Senate in 1925. In 1927, he ran for the National League Party in Monaghan, Ireland, but was not successful.
The Jeremiah MacVeagh Cup
In 1913, Jeremiah McVeagh gave a special award to the Down County GAA Board. This award is called the Jeremiah MacVeagh Cup. Since then, this cup has been given to the winners of the yearly Down Senior Hurling Championship. Hurling is a popular Irish sport.
His Legacy
Jeremiah McVeagh passed away in 1932 in Dublin. He had been ill with heart problems. He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, a famous cemetery in Dublin.
