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1679 in Ireland

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Historical records for Ireland in 1679

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Arrest of Oliver Plunkett

Plunkett, Oliver · Dublin · Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Plunkett is arrested in Dublin after accusations connected with the fabricated Popish Plot and is imprisoned pending prosecution.

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