John Daly (Fenian)
John Daly (18 October 1845 – 30 June 1916), was an Irish republican, and a leading member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He was uncle to Kathleen Clarke, wife of Tom Clarke who was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising and who was a leading member of the IRB, and her brother Ned Daly who was also executed in 1916. Daly briefly served as a member of the British Parliament but was resented for having previously been convicted for treason against the British state. Daly also served as Mayor of Limerick for 3 years at the turn of the century.
John Daly Seán Ó Dálaigh | |
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Daly as the Mayor of Limerick, c. 1900 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office August 1895 – 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Arthur O'Keefe |
| Succeeded by | Francis Arthur O'Keefe |
| Constituency | Limerick City |
| Mayor of Limerick | |
| In office 1899–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Cusack |
| Succeeded by | James F. Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1845 Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 30 June 1916 (aged 70) Ireland |
| Political party | Irish National League |
| Relatives | Ned Daly Kathleen Clarke |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republican Brotherhood |
| Battles/wars | Fenian Rising of 1867 |
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