Patrick Power (East Waterford MP)

Patrick Power (1828 - 1893) was an Irish nationalist politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for East Waterford from 1884 until his death in 1893. He was a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party, advocating for Home Rule for Ireland.

Born in Waterford, Power was a merchant and businessman before entering politics. He was involved in local politics prior to his election to Westminster, serving on the Waterford Corporation and holding the position of Mayor of Waterford.

Power was elected to Parliament in a by-election in 1884, succeeding Edmund Leamy. He consistently supported Charles Stewart Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party's agenda of achieving Home Rule. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Irish tenants and land reform.

During his time in Parliament, Power actively participated in debates on Irish issues and worked to secure better conditions for his constituents. He was re-elected in the general elections of 1885, 1886, and 1892.

Patrick Power died in office in 1893 and was succeeded by his son, Patrick Joseph Power, who continued his father's political legacy within the Irish Parliamentary Party.