Black Francis McHugh

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Who is Black Francis McHugh?

Black Francis McHugh, also known as "Proinsias Dubh", was a notorious highwayman, or Rapparee, who 'robbed the rich to give to the poor' at the end of the 18th century. His origins lay in Meencloghore which borders on the Irish counties of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Donegal.

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on July 23, 2013

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