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The ”’master of ceremonies of Dublin Castle”’ was an official in the [[Irish viceregal household]] [[master of ceremonies]] organising official ceremonies at [[Dublin Castle]] involving the [[Lord Lieutenant of Ireland]] (or Viceroy). the of the [[ of ]] the of ”’genealogist of the Order of St. Patrick”’. (The role of “usher of the Order of St. Patrick” was held by the [[Irish Black Rod|gentleman usher of the Black Rod of Ireland]], a different office associated with the [[Irish House of Lords]].) |
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 25 November 2025
The master of the ceremonies of Dublin Castle was an official in the Irish viceregal household who as master of ceremonies had formal responsibility for organising official ceremonies at Dublin Castle involving the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (or Viceroy). Two other positions were associated with the office: until 1800 the gentleman usher of Dublin Castle escorted the Viceroy between the Castle and the Parliament of Ireland for occasions such as the state opening of parliament and the granting of royal assent to bills; from 1783, the genealogist of the Order of St. Patrick verified the noble pedigree of potential members of the Order of St. Patrick. (The role of “usher of the Order of St. Patrick” was held by the gentleman usher of the Black Rod of Ireland, a different office associated with the Irish House of Lords.) The Acts of Union 1800 abolished the Parliament of Ireland, so the “gentleman usher” role was discontinued and the incumbent, Stewart Bruce, received compensation of £237 for the loss of the associated fees;[1] he continued as master of the ceremonies of Dublin Castle and genealogist of the Order of St. Patrick.
Category:Lords Lieutenant of Ireland
Category:Masters of ceremonies
Category:Political office-holders in pre-partition Ireland
Category:Gentlemen Ushers
