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James Doherty tweeting on smuggling in Ireland 1750-1850 and Dark History.

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#OTD 1742 in Irish History, betrayed by an accomplice William Crotty the #waterford highwayman is executed. After his hanging his head was stuck on a pike as a warning to other outlaws. Legend states that his treasure still lies hidden in the Comeragh mountains.

#OTD 1742 in Irish History, betrayed by an accomplice William Crotty the #waterford highwayman is executed. After his hanging his head was stuck on a pike as a warning to other outlaws. Legend states that his treasure still lies hidden in the Comeragh mountains.