In 1758 he was raised to the Peerage of Ireland as Baron Annesley, and assumed his seat in the Irish House of Lords. He was further honoured when he was made Viscount Glerawly in 1766.
In 1758 he was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland as Baron Annesley, whereupon he assumed his place in the Irish House of Lords. He was subsequently distinguished with a further title when he became Viscount Glerawly in 1766.