Dillon, John Blake (1814–66), nationalist and journalist, was born 5 May 1814 in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, fourth of seven children of Luke Dillon, farmer and shopkeeper, and Anne Dillon (née Blake), of Dunmacrina, Co. Mayo. Dillon was educated at St Patrick's College,…
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Lynch, Patrick Gregory
Lynch, Patrick Gregory (1866–1947), KC, barrister, and politician, was born 10 February 1866 in Latoon House, Co. Clare, fifth among six children of John Lynch, farmer, and Elizabeth Lynch (née Kelly) of Dromona, Dysert. He graduated from the…