Irish House of Lords

Irish House of Lords was the upper chamber of the Irish Parliament from its creation in the thirteenth century to its abolition in 1800–1801. It was made up of the barons and clergy of the island. After the reformation the clergy in the Lords came from the Church of Ireland.

Irish House Of Lords Media

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  The House of Lords entrance to the Parliament House (east view). The entrance, which was part of an extension to the original building, was designed by renowned architect James Gandon by 1789.

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  The Woolsack was used by the Lord Chancellor when chairing the house

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  William III's victory over James II/VIIThe Battle of the Boyne tapestry that hangs in the Lords chamber

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  Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland lying in state in the Irish House of Lords chamber after his death in 1787