Claim: In 1841, when Dublin Corporation became the new municipal authority for the city of Dublin, Daniel O'Connell was elected as the first Lord Mayor of Dublin who was succeeded by George Roe.
Evidence: Daniel O'Connell 1841–1842 George Roe 1842–1844 Dublin Corporation (now Dublin City Council) becomes the new municipal authority for the city of Dublin. Daniel O'Connell was elected to the new Dublin Corporation and took office as Lord Mayor of Dublin, the first Roman Catholic to be Lord Mayor since 1690.