Background
Daly was the eldest son of Hyacynth Daly of Dalystown, and his cousin Rose Daly of Raford, both of County Galway and educated privately in Dublin and at Trinity College, Dublin.
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Denis Daly
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Trinity College.
Career
There he served as Member of Parliament for Galway Borough (from 1776 to 1790 and for King"s County from 1790-1800. A constant supporter of the Ponsonby"s, he voted for catholic relief in 1778 and 1793, the repeal of Poynings" Law in 1780, and for commercial propositions in 1785. He was an agent for Viceroy William Fitzwilliam, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam in attempting to persuade John Beresford to accept a pension, thus leaving office without scandal.
Daly strongly opposed the Acts of Union 1800, co-ordinating the factions against the government.
After the acts were passed he represented King"s County (now Offaly) (1801-1802), Galway Borough (1802-1805) and County Galway (1805-1818). He was sworn of the Irish Privy Council on 7 June 1806.
However she died a year after the marriage, after which Daly refused to leave his house for more than twelve months.
Membership
1st United Kingdom Parliament. 2nd United Kingdom Parliament. 3rd United Kingdom Parliament.
4th United Kingdom Parliament.
5th United Kingdom Parliament.
