* Born in Waterford on 3 August 1823.
* Known as 'Meaghar of the Sword'
* Magnificent orator
* Core member of 1848 uprising
* Sent to Tasmania following trial Escaped to the US in 1852
to be greeted by 7000 people and presented with Medal of
Honour
* Undertook expedition to Central America
* Set up Brigade to fight in US Civil War and became Brigadier General and fought many battles
* Appointed Governor of Montana in 1865
* Mysteriously drowned off Steamboat at Fort Brinton