Michael Sullivan (MP)

Michael Sullivan (1809 – 1878)^[1] was an Irish Liberal, Independent Irish Party and Repeal Association politician,^[2][3] and a merchant.^[4]

Michael Sullivan
Member of Parliament for Kilkenny City
In office 18 December 1847 – 13 July 1865
Preceded by	John O'Connell
Succeeded by	John Gray
Personal details
Born	1809
Died	1878 (aged 68–69)
Nationality	Irish
Political party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	Independent Irish Repeal Association

Sullivan was elected Repeal Association Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilkenny City at a by-election in 1847—held because John O'Connell, who had been elected for the seat at the 1847 general election, had opted to sit for Limerick City where he had also been elected. Becoming an Independent Irish candidate in 1852, and a Liberal in 1859, Sullivan held the seat until 1865, when he did not seek re-election.^[2]

Sullivan was High Sheriff of County Kilkenny in 1870.^[4][5]