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Curragh Meeting Plans Horse Races and Prizes in Sept 1779
A broad schedule from Sept 6 to Sept 13 outlines sweepstakes and plates for mares, geldings, and four mile heats at Curragh. Entries require eight days’ notice, with prizes ranging from 80 to 160 guineas and a sale option for heat winners. Rewards offered for robbery pursuits accompany notices of thefts and property advertisements.
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Canolly
He Doke
Leinster
Pensioner
D. B. Dayly Elgt
Gam
Darey
Elg
Burke Efgr
Lly
Barber
der D'Arcy Bar
Hero
Conolly
John Kirwan Elgr
D. P
Ranger
His Majesty's Plate
Coffee House
Kildare
Hix Excellency
Lord Lieutenant’s
N.B
Hix Majesty’s
Carragh
Deputy Ranger
Bodom
William ‘Thomas
Grange
Dublin
Fifa
Pertons
William "Thomas
Thomas Byrne
T. T. Faulkner
Aie
William
Thomas
Mery O'Callaghan
Bolranttreer
Scable- Jane
Ever Faber
Bringy
O'Callaghan
Drumcondra
Patrick
Weltmesth
Roslana
W. Tighe
Loughrea
Colonel Browne
Henry Browne
Romin
Atolen
Barberstown
Maynooth
Ca. Kildare
Joseph Atckinson
Joseth Atkinton
Barberslowe
Edmond Carr
Ann Reilly