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The United Irishmen and William Orr
Willie Drennan gives us the background to the Society of United Irishmen - and describes why farmer William Orr of Farranshane, was chosen to be made an example of in 1796.
Willie tells us how William was well respected in Antrim and how he became a martyr for his cause.
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