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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 403

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  1. A Crime with Many Victims - How the Name Malachy Duggan Became Execrated (continued)

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    The Muskerry Yeomanry which figured so prominently in this affair, was formed in 1796, when, on October 24th a meeting attended by “the gentlemen and farmers” of east and west Muskerry was held in Macroom. It was there decided:- “that we will form ourselves into an armed corps of cavalry for the protection of persons and properties in our Baronies, under officers chosen from among our body, and to approve of by the Government; that we will serve without play [sic pay?]and providing our own clothing but will receive arms, ammunition and accoutrements from the Government; that [we] will obey the orders of our officers as long as we shall, each of us, choose to continue members of the corps; that Augustus Warren Esq., be appointed Captain; Samuel Swete Lieutenant and George Rye, Esq Cornet.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peg Ní Mhurchadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caol Fuinseann, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Seán Ó Chéilleachair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceann Droma, Co. Cork