Marmaduke Coghill

Marmaduke Coghill (1673–1738) was a member of Parliament for Dublin University, judge of the Prerogative Court and Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland.

[1] He occupied a prominent place in the life of Dublin, and was remarkable for his early display of ability.

He also built up a close relationship with John Perceval, the British Prime Minister's chief advisor on Irish affairs.

[3] Outside parliament he was very active on boards, commissions and trusts, took a hand in the building of Dr Steevens' Hospital and was pro-vice-chancellor of Trinity College.

At his death she was left, for her lifetime, his lands in the barony of Coolock, rents from his properties in Clonturk, all his household goods, and his coach, chariot and horses.

Drumcondra Church, erected to the memory of Coghill, about 1790.