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People associated with Cavan
Bishop William Bedell |
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| Bishop William Bedell (1571-1642) who was Bishop of Kilmore completed the work of translating the Bible into Irish. http://cavan.local.ie/content/348.shtml/history/historical_people/religious_leaders | |
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W. Percy French (1856-1920) |
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W. Percy French(1856-1920)A native of Cloonyquinn, Co. Roscommon lived for five years in Cavan town (1883-88). He was an engineer, but his real love was song-writing. One of his most famous songs was 'Come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff'. He wrote over a hundred songs, including 'Phil the Fluter's Ball', 'The Mountains of Mourne' and 'Are ya right there Michael?' |
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