John D'Arcy (politician)

John D'Arcy
Lord Mayor of Dublin
In office
1852–1853
Preceded byBenjamin Guinness
Succeeded byRobert Henry Kinahan
Personal details
Born1787 (1787)
Dublin, Ireland
Died25 February 1864(1864-02-25) (aged 76–77)
Dublin, Ireland
PartyWhig
SpouseEliza Segrave

John D'Arcy (1787 – 25 February 1864) was an Irish businessman and Whig politician, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1852 to 1853.[1]

John D'Arcy was born in 1787. D'Arcy inherited a small brewery at Bridgefoot Street, and in 1818 purchased the adjoining Anchor Brewery on Usher Street.[2] He was a member of Dublin Corporation, a Justice of the peace, Deputy lieutenant of County Dublin and in 1852 became Lord Mayor of Dublin.[2]

D'Arcy was married to Eliza Segrave. D'Arcy died on 25 February 1864.

References

  1. ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2024" (PDF). Dublin City Council. December 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "25th February – John Darcy". Raheny Heritage Society. Retrieved 23 August 2025.