Lord High Constable of Ireland
The office of Lord High Constable of Ireland was used during coronations of the monarch of the United Kingdom after the Acts of Union 1800. The office was abolished after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922.
Medieval holders
- Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath
- Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath
- Sir John de Verdun, Lord of Westmeath, and husband of Margaret, daughter of Gilbert de Lacy and coheir of the last-mentioned Walter de Lacy
- Theobald de Verdon, 1st Baron Verdon
- Theobald de Verdon, 2nd Baron Verdon,
Lords High Constable of Ireland at Coronations
At this point, the office merged with the Crown and was revived only for coronations. It was held at coronations by the following individuals:Name | Year | Notes | Sources |
The Marquess of Lansdowne | 1821 | Coronation of King George IV | |
The Duke of Leinster | 1831 | Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide | |
The Duke of Leinster | 1838 | Coronation of Queen Victoria | |
The Duke of Abercorn | 1902 | Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra | |
The Duke of Abercorn | 1911 | Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary |