James MacHugo
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James MacHugo, United Irishman
, fl. 1797–1799.
MacHugo was a merchant trading in tobacco
until found guilty of smuggling, which led to revenue officers impounding his entire stock and putting him out of business. He became involved in the United Irishman
movement, acting as a link between members in Loughrea
and its enviorns and in Dublin.
He was a close associate of Francis Dillon (United Irishman) and Peter Finnerty
, all of whom helped build the society's network in the town, especially among its lower-class trademen. When Finerty was imprisoned in spring 1798, he continued to stay in touch with the society in Loughrea via MacHugo; a report dated April 1798 stated that "There is strong ground to think that Peter Finerty corresponds with his friends in this town thro' this man."
His activities with the United Irishmen led to Richard Trench, 2nd Earl of Clancarty stating that local people were been taught "the secret introduction of modern philosophical opinions." Administration of seditious oaths and violent outbrecks, especially in the Slieve Aughty region, were on the rise at the time. However, because guns and ammunition were successfully seized by the authorities, when the actual Irish Rebellion of 1798
broke out, County Galway
remained quiet.
In January 1799 MacHugo was still under surveillance, as the county was again disturbed and fears of a further rising were very great. Despite this, MacHugo remained free, and fades from the historical record afterward.
United Irishman
The United Irishman title has been a very popular newspaper title in Ireland and a number of newspapers have been published under the title.*...
, fl. 1797–1799.
MacHugo was a merchant trading in tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines...
until found guilty of smuggling, which led to revenue officers impounding his entire stock and putting him out of business. He became involved in the United Irishman
United Irishman
The United Irishman title has been a very popular newspaper title in Ireland and a number of newspapers have been published under the title.*...
movement, acting as a link between members in Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
and its enviorns and in Dublin.
He was a close associate of Francis Dillon (United Irishman) and Peter Finnerty
Peter Finnerty
Peter Finnerty, printer, publisher and United Irishman, c. 1766?-11 May 1822.Finnerty was born in Loughrea, the son of a town trader. He moved to Dublin where he became a printer, later publishing The Press, a nationalist paper begun in September 1797 by Arthur O'Connor .Finnerty was closely...
, all of whom helped build the society's network in the town, especially among its lower-class trademen. When Finerty was imprisoned in spring 1798, he continued to stay in touch with the society in Loughrea via MacHugo; a report dated April 1798 stated that "There is strong ground to think that Peter Finerty corresponds with his friends in this town thro' this man."
His activities with the United Irishmen led to Richard Trench, 2nd Earl of Clancarty stating that local people were been taught "the secret introduction of modern philosophical opinions." Administration of seditious oaths and violent outbrecks, especially in the Slieve Aughty region, were on the rise at the time. However, because guns and ammunition were successfully seized by the authorities, when the actual Irish Rebellion of 1798
Irish Rebellion of 1798
The Irish Rebellion of 1798 , also known as the United Irishmen Rebellion , was an uprising in 1798, lasting several months, against British rule in Ireland...
broke out, County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
remained quiet.
In January 1799 MacHugo was still under surveillance, as the county was again disturbed and fears of a further rising were very great. Despite this, MacHugo remained free, and fades from the historical record afterward.
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