Anthony Daly
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Anthony Daly (died 1820) was a native of Rahruddy, a townland west of Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland, and a leader of the local Whiteboy movement. Daly was hanged on the Hill of Seefinn in 1820 for attempted murder.
Samuel Barber composed a significant choral work, "Anthony O Daly", lamenting his death, based on a poem by James Stephens.
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Daly, Anthony |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | 19th century Irish share croppers leader, hung in 1820 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1820 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Ireland |
