Matthew Harris (Irish politician)
Matthew Harris | |
|---|---|
Harris, c. 1880s | |
| Member of Parliament for Galway East | |
| In office 27 November 1885 – 13 April 1890 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | John Roche |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1826 Athlone |
| Died | 13 March 1890 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Creagh cemetery, Ballinasloe, County Galway |
| Political party | Irish Parliamentary Party |
Matthew Harris (baptised 11 July 1826 – 13 April 1890), best known as Mat Harris, was an Irish Fenian, Land Leaguer, nationalist politician and member of parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, for the Irish Parliamentary Party. He represented Galway East from 1885 until his death in 1890.