Breach of the peace
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The Story of Mary Ha’penny
One evening in August 1900, a Dublin woman leaves her home near the Grand Canal to travel to the Convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor nearby. She brings with her four things: a bill-hook, two knives and a… Continue reading
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The Arran Quay Ghost, 1837
From the Tuam Herald, 9 December 1837, and the Dublin Morning Register, 8 December 1837: “DUBLIN POLICE HENRY STREET.- EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF A GHOST An elderly little man, apparently in his perfect senses, came before the bench and stated that… Continue reading
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A Wizard in Court, 1856-1870
From the Freeman’s Journal, 15 September 1856: “The Wizard Anderson’s Banners A motley group of men and women were brought before the magistrate in custody charged with carrying banners calculated to attract a crowd in the streets, and thereby obstruct… Continue reading
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Snowballing in Peace and War, 1867-1945
From the Kilrush Herald and Kilkee Gazette, 11 January 1918: “Round The Town By the Man in the Street There was a fine snowstorm on Monday and Tuesday which covered the ground several inches. In town it was made the… Continue reading
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A Bear in the Dock, 1875
From the Freeman’s Journal, 2 April 1875: “A Bear in the Dock Two Frenchmen were charged with causing an obstruction to the public thoroughfare at Pill-Lane, that morning, by exhibiting a dancing bear. The prisoners were placed in the dock,… Continue reading