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1813 and 1822. Agrarian unrest in Ireland. Documents relating to “The Moll Doyles”
1813 (10 June) statement in the hand of Walter Kavanagh the older half-brother to Arthur McMurough Kavanagh,
addressed to “Brigade Major Moore, Carlow” made by Patrick Murphy of Ballymurphy regarding arson attack
on his property in June 1813 as a result of Patrick leasing land from the Earl of Courtown. Overleaf is recorded a
detailed account of costs for rebuilding and thatching, outlining measurements, cost of replacing furniture, dishes,
butter, bank notes, clothes etc. Brigade Major O’Moore was active in the area attempting to put down the secret
society “The Moll Doyles”. Also a statement, 11 February 1822 naming 9 members of the “Moll Doyles” made
by Mary Clarke of Knockthomas, Carlow following a raid on her house. Recording names and addresses of the
raiders who following the outrage shouted “for Moll Doyle and for a Clarkes head”. Signed by Magistrate, Edward
Box and Mary Clarke with “her + mark”.
Moll Doyle’s Daughters was a secret agrarian society, similar to The Whiteboys. Moll Doyle was the pseudonym of
the leader. Mainly active in the early 19th century, the name was used by later bands of agitators up to the turn of
the century.
10 x 6in. (25.40 x 15.24cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £170-£260
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 1314
1830 (October 20) Daniel O’Connell signed Freepost wrapper.
To Mrs James Lee, Red House, Kill from Daniel O’Connell, in Worcester, with Freepost stamp; together with an
engraving of O’Connell after Carrick.
Estimate €100-€150 £90-£130
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 14