Eugene Sheehy (priest)
(1841-1917)
Irish nationalist
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Father Eugene Sheehy, (25 December 1841 – July 1917). He was a priest, president of the local branch of the Irish National Land League at Kilmallock and founder member of the Gaelic Athletic Association. He was known as the "Land League priest", and his activities landed him in prison. He educated Éamon de Valera who went on to be president of Ireland.
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Eugene Sheehy 25 December 1841 Broadford, County Limerick
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| Died |
July 1917 (aged 75) Dublin, Ireland
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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Kathleen Cruise O'Brien · Niece · 1886-1838 · Irish suffragist, Irish language advocate, and teacher
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