List of Irish MPs 1692–1693 facts for kids

The Irish House of Commons was like a very old parliament in Ireland, a bit like the Dáil Éireann or the UK Parliament today. It was a place where important people, called Members of Parliament (or MPs), met to make laws and discuss big decisions for the country.

This list shows the people who were MPs in the Irish House of Commons between 1692 and 1693. During this time, there were 300 MPs in total. They represented different areas, called constituencies, from all over Ireland.

What Was the Irish House of Commons?

The Irish House of Commons was part of the Parliament of Ireland. It was set up a long time ago, even before the 1600s. Its main job was to help govern Ireland alongside the King of England and the Irish House of Lords. MPs were usually wealthy landowners or important figures from their local areas. They were chosen to represent the people of their constituency.

What Did Members of Parliament Do?

MPs had several important jobs. They would:

• Discuss and vote on new laws.
• Decide how money should be spent for the country.
• Talk about important issues affecting the people they represented.
• Sometimes, they would also complain to the King about problems in Ireland.

Being an MP was a very important role. It meant you had a say in how Ireland was run.

Who Were the MPs in 1692-1693?

The list below shows some of the people who served as MPs during this specific time. Each MP represented a particular area or "constituency" in Ireland. For example, someone might represent a county like County Dublin, or a town like Galway Town.