Dingle (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
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| Dingle | |
|---|---|
| Former borough constituency for the Irish House of Commons | |
| County | County Kerry |
| Borough | Dingle |
| 1607–1801 | |
| Seats | 2 |
| Replaced by | Disfranchised |
Dingle was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until its abolition on 1 January 1801.
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.[1] Following the Acts of Union 1800 the borough was disenfranchised.
