John Ireland Blackburne (28 May 1817 – 5 September 1893) was a British army officer and Conservative politician.

[1] He was born at Hale Hall near Liverpool, the family home of the Ireland Blackburnes, and was educated at Eton College.

He obtained a commission in the 5th Dragoon Guards and served with the regiment for 14 years, retiring with the rank of captain.

[1] On 22 March 1853 he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of the newly raised part-time 4th Royal Lancashire Militia (The Duke of Lancaster's Own Light Infantry).

[2] In 1874 he inherited his father's large land holdings, and was actively involved in the management of the estate until his death, when it was noted that he was popular with his tenants.