The risks of giving free legal advice are manifold, but never better illustrated than by this story from the Sligo Champion of 28 July 1945 regarding a famous Sligo barrister whose helpful recommendation to a servant was used against him in the most memorable way!

The barrister in question, Counsellor Terence McDonagh (or McDonogh) was notable for being the only Catholic barrister practising in Ireland during the Penal Laws. He is buried in Ballindown Abbey, Sligo, where the following appears on his tombstone:

More on Counsellor McDonagh here.

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