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William Drennan blue plaque

Blue plaque
William Drennan blue plaque
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Rosemary Street in County Antrim carries a blue plaque marking the Manse where Dr. William Drennan born 1754 and died 1820 entered the world as a patriot and radical. The Ulster History Circle recorded the site, preserving the address of a life that helped reshape Irish politics. Drennan did not arrive fully formed; he likely crawled across that same kitchen floor, touched ordinary objects, and learned that authority could be questioned before he ever wrote a line.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr. William Drennan 1754-1820 patriot & radical born in the Manse on this site Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
Dr. William Drennan was an Irish physician, poet, and political activist who played a significant role in the early nationalist movement, co-founding the Society of United Irishmen to advocate for Catholic emancipation and parliamentary reform.

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