Michael Sullivan (1809 – 1878) was an Irish Liberal, Independent Irish Party and Repeal Association politician, and a merchant. Sullivan was elected Repeal Association Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilkenny City at a by-election in 1847—held because John O'Connell, who had been elected for the seat at the 1847 general election, had opted to sit for Limerick City where he had also been elected. Becoming an Independent Irish candidate in 1852, and a Liberal in 1859, Sullivan held the seat until 1865, when he did not seek re-election. Sullivan was High Sheriff of County Kilkenny in 1870. References External links 1809 births 1878 deaths High Sheriffs of County Kilkenny Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for County Kilkenny constituencies (1801–1922) Irish Repeal Association MPs Irish Liberal Party MPs UK MPs 1847–1852 UK MPs 1852–1857 UK MPs 1857–1859 UK MPs 1859–1865