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Greatrakes, Valentine (1628-1682)
He believed he could cure people of illnesses and diseases.

Fleming, John (d. 1895)
Fleming was regarded as an authority in Irish literature and was often consulted by scholars from both Ireland and the Continent.

Denn, Patrick (d. 1828)
He was a proscribed hedge schoolmaster

Fogarty, Rev. Patrick (1791-1866)
He became very involved in the politics of County Waterford during his period as curate and Parish Priest, and was also interested in the foundation of Mount Melleray.

Garrick, Richard (Richard T. O'Brien)
His credits include: 'A Streetcar Named Desire'(1947-1949) original Broadway production; 'High Society'(1956, film); 'East of Eden'(1955, film); and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'(1951, film)

De Hindeberg, Fr. Risteard (1863-1916)
He was involved with the foundation of Ring College and When the National University of Ireland was established in 1909 he was appointed to the Chair of old and modern Irish at U.C.C.

Flood, Henry Grattan (1859-1928)
Flood was born in Lismore. In 1922 he was made a Knight of St. Gregory by the Pope.

Goode, Declan (d. 1998)
Represented the Fianna Fáil party both as an Urban and County councillor.

Fraher, Maurice (1894-1951)
He was a son of Dan Fraher. A noted sportsman, he held the Munster and All Ireland championship titles in athletics and was a notable weightlifter.

Foley, Donal (1922-1981)
Foley was News editor for The Times and was well known for his column in 'Man Bites Dog'.

Fraher, Dan (1852-1929)
A promoter of the Irish language. In 1885 which he developed a sports ground in Shandon. In 1995 this was renamed 'The Fraher Field'.
 

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