Holmes, Robert
(1765–1859), lawyer, was born 8 November 1765 in Dublin, eldest son of Hugh Holmes, merchant, from Chapelizod, Co. Dublin (formerly a painter in Belfast), and Mary Holmes (née Smith). He entered TCD in 1782, was a scholar…...
Norcott, William
(1773?–1820), barrister, satirist, and bon vivant, was eldest son of William Norcott of Charleville, Co. Cork, and Mary Norcott (née Knight). He entered TCD in July 1790, graduating BA…...