Athlone was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1801. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote. Following the Acts of Union 1800 the borough became the Westminster constituency of Athlone.
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History
In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by James II, Athlone was represented by two members.
Members of Parliament, 1607–1801
1613–1615: Walter Nugent of Portloman and Richard St John (or St George)
1634–1635: Edward, Lord Brabazon and John Comyn
1639–1649: Oliver Jones and William Summers
1661–1666: Ridgeley Hatfield and Arthur St George