Son of 1st Duke of Leinster, fought in the English army in the American Wars and became an ardent Republican. Friend of Tom Paine in Paris in 1792. Joined the republican United Irishmen movement and became leader of its military committee (the Army referred to on the plaque is something of an exaggeration). Betrayed by a colleague for a thousand pound reward and injured by a bullet during arrest. Died from inflammation of the wound.
Son of 1st Duke of Leinster, fought in the English army in the American Wars and became an ardent Republican. Friend of Tom Paine in Paris in 1792. Joined the republican United Irishmen movement and became leader of its military committee (the Army referred to on the plaque is something of an exaggeration). Betrayed by a colleague for a thousand pound reward and injured by a bullet during arrest. Died from inflammation of the wound.
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