the Irish politician the O'Gorman Mahon commanded a Chilean fleet, fought thirteen duels, and won a by-election aged 87?

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Irish nationalism

in 1893, the career of Irish nationalist politician John Deasy was cut short when he was tried for indecent assault?

11-year old Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein is regarded by Jacobites as third in line for the throne of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland?
Australian deputy judge advocate Richard Dore once ordered several hundred lashes be given to suspected Irish insurrectionists before a verdict had been made?
harps (pictured) are national musical instruments in Ireland, Wales and Paraguay?
Irish actor Paudge Behan is the son of IRA Chief of Staff Cathal Goulding and Beatrice Behan, the widow of playwright Brendan Behan?
Irish chemist Robert Kane (1809–1890) showed that hydrogen is electropositive?
Irish cricketer Scott Huey was the last bowler to dismiss Sir Len Hutton in first-class cricket?
Irish indie rock band Ham Sandwich were encouraged by U2 frontman Bono to change their name in 2006?
Irish journalist Doireann Ní Bhriain was given one of the final Jacob's Awards in 1993 to commemorate her career with RTÉ Radio 1?
Irish stage actor Enda Oates' theatrical career includes roles such as Macduff in the play Macbeth and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice?
Irish writer and trade unionist Brian Behan once took part in a swearing match at the British Museum?