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The following lives were added to the Dictionary of Irish Biography Online in June 2018.
- Allister, Jean Maria (1932–2012), contralto singer
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Barrett, Richard (1889–1922)
by Anne DolanBarrett, Richard (1889–1922), republican, was born 17 December 1889 in Hollyhill, Ballineen, Co. Cork, son of Richard Barrett, farmer, and Ellen Barrett (née Henigan). Educated at Knocks and Knockskagh national schools, he entered the De La Salle College, Waterford, where he trained to be a teacher. Obtaining a first-class diploma, he returned to Cork in early 1914 to take up a position at the Upton industrial school. Within months he was appointed principal of Gurranes national school. Devoted ...
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