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Nine Fine Irishmen, Irish Pub, Las Vegas

Story of Nine Fine Irishmen

John Blake Dillon

* Born in Co Mayo in 1814, son of a peasant farmer
* Attended illegal 'hedge' schools and then University
* Described by colleague Mitchel as "tall, slight and thin
but broad-shouldered, dark as a Spaniard complexion,
with regular noble features and great melancholy eyes"
* Following rebellion he escaped to New York disguised as a priest
* Distanced himself from other Rebel colleagues living in the US
* Admitted to New York bar at Albany in 1849, and was delighted by the lack of formality (no wigs, gowns etc)
* Set up law practice with fellow NFI O'Gorman which flourished
and became a member of the elite
* Eventually returned to Ireland (due to ill-health of Mother-in-law)
* Became embroiled in politics and was elected to Westminster Parliament.
* Died suddenly 12 moths later

 

Click on links for information about the Nine Irishmen, who collectively are known as the Young Irelanders

 

 


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