Lord Lieutenant of Carlow
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This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant
of Carlow
. The office was created on 23 August 1831.
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of Carlow
Carlow
Carlow is the county town of County Carlow in Ireland. It is situated in the south-east of Ireland, 84 km from Dublin. County Carlow is the second smallest county in Ireland by area, however Carlow Town is the 14th largest urban area in Ireland by population according to the 2006 census. The...
. The office was created on 23 August 1831.
- John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of BessboroughJohn Ponsonby, 4th Earl of BessboroughJohn William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough PC , known as Viscount Duncannon from 1793 to 1844, was a British Whig politician...
17 October 1831 – 1838 - John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of BessboroughJohn Ponsonby, 5th Earl of BessboroughJohn George Brabazon Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough PC , styled Viscount Duncannon from 1844 until 1847, was a British cricketer, courtier and Liberal politician.-Background:...
November 1838 – 28 January 1880 - Arthur MacMorrough KavanaghArthur MacMorrough KavanaghArthur MacMorrough Kavanagh , Irish politician, son of Thomas Kavanagh, M.P., who traced his descent to the ancient Kings of Leinster , was born at Borris House, County Carlow, Ireland....
25 March 1880 – 25 December 1889 - Thomas McClintock-Bunbury, 2nd Baron Rathdonnell 26 February 1890 – 1922