Myles O'Reilly (politician)
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Myles William Patrick O'Reilly (13 March 1825 in Balbriggan, Ireland – 6 February 1880 in Dublin, Ireland) was a Catholic soldier, MP and publicist.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Longford, High Sheriff of Louth ...
Myles O'Reilly | |
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Member of Parliament for Longford | |
In office 1862–1879 | |
High Sheriff of Louth | |
In office 1848-1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1825-03-13)13 March 1825 Balbriggan, Ireland |
Died | 6 February 1880(1880-02-06) (aged 54) Dublin, Ireland |
Spouse |
Ida Jerningham (m. 1859) |
Children | 6, including William |
Parent |
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Education | Ushaw College London University |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Pope Pius IX |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Louth Rifles Battalion of St Patrick |
Battles/wars | Second Italian War of Independence Battle of Castelfidardo |
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He was the only son of William O'Reilly of Thomastown (Knock Abbey) Castle, County Louth and was educated at Ushaw College in County Durham and at London University. He entered the Middle Temple in 1848.[1] He succeeded his father to Knock Abbey Castle in 1844 and was selected High Sheriff of Louth for 1848–49.[citation needed]