Lord Lieutenant of Kilkenny
The title of Lord Lieutenant of Kilkenny was first bestowed on August 23, 1831 and until its end in 1922 was held by five people.
| Surname | Taking office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| James Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormonde | October 7, 1831 | May 18, 1838 |
| John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough | November 1838 | May 16, 1847 |
| William Tighe | June 25, 1847 | June 11, 1878 |
| James Butler, 3rd Marquess of Ormonde | October 5, 1878 | October 26, 1919 |
| Hamilton Cuffe, 5th Earl of Desart | June 23, 1920 | 1922 |
Web links
Commons : Lord-Lieutenants of Kilkenny - Collection of Images
Individual evidence
- ^ John Sainty : Kilkenny 1831-1922. Institute of Historical Research , September 2005, accessed June 10, 2018 .