John Moore
(1763-1799)

President of the Connaught Republic (1798)

Died aged c. 36

John Moore (1763 – 6 December 1799) was an Irish rebel leader, a United Irishman appointed in August 1798 "President of the Government of the Province of Connaught" by the commander of a French invasion force, General Humbert.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

In Memory of John Moore 1763-1799. First President of Ireland. He was held prisoner here. Erected by Cumman Se Oglaigh Fianna Eireann.

John Roberts Square, Waterford, Ireland where they was imprisoned

Moore Hall. The home of John Moore President of the Connaught Republic who gave his life for Ireland in the Rebellion of 1798 and also of George Henry Moore leader of the Irish Home Rule Party Born 1810 died 1870

Moore Hall, Moore Hall, Ireland where they lived