1798- Fr. John Murphy died in captivity.

1881- Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumter, New Mexico. Legend has it that Billy was of Irish descent although little definite is known of his background. He did use the name McCarthy as an alias though.

Thanks for the Daily Report Lestat - just to say that they are being read with interest.

cactus flower wrote:

Thanks for the Daily Report Lestat - just to say that they are being read with interest.

I seem to have taken over from Ard Taoiseach. I hope he doesn't mind.

Brandubh started this - but there's no reason why you can't all share it as time and humour dictate. As cf says, your missives are being read with interest. Keep up the good work. Thanks to you all.