On March 28, 1874 in Celtic History

Joseph MC garrity, irish patriot, is born in carrickmore, co. tyrone

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Sat 28 Mar 1874

    Joseph McGarrity (28 March 1874 – 4 September 1940) was an Irish-American political activist best known for his leadership in Clan na Gael in America and his support of Irish Republicanism back in Ireland.

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