William Meagher (Irish politician)

William Meagher (died 24 March 1897) was an Irish businessman and politician, who represented Meath for the Home Rule League in 1884–1885.

Meagher was a prominent Dublin wine merchant and vintner, who was elected to the city council as alderman for the North Dock Ward.

[1][2] That same year, he was elected to Parliament in a by-election in Meath after the incumbent, Robert Henry Metge, resigned.

[3] He was elected unopposed as a Home Rule League candidate.

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