Patrick "Patt" Lalor

Patrick "Patt" Lalor (1781–1856) was a political leader in Queen's County, Ireland and the father of revolutionary politicians James Fintan Lalor, Peter Lalor and Richard Lalor.[1][2] He was the first Catholic elected to the House of Commons to represent Queen's County (1832-5) in over two centuries and a loyal supporter of the Repeal Association led by Daniel O'Connell.[3]

  1. ^ Patrick F Meehan "The Members of Parliament for Laois and Offaly 1801-1918" Leinster Express Press 1972 pp 33-39
  2. ^ "Dictionary of Irish Biography" Vol 5 Cambridge University Press 2009 p 272-5, by Mary Daly
  3. ^ Hourican, Bridget. "Lalor, Patrick". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 14 January 2023.