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This was the period during the Great Famine in which Food riots occurred resulting in death and injury among the rioters.
Private Ward, however, was not court-martialled for any conduct during the riots, but for being drunk on duty, along with three other troopers.
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operator of the Work House in Dungarvan.
John also donated a lace neck choker and a skirt clip.
We are very grateful to him for these donations, which were presented to Mr.Jim Shine of Waterford County Museum.