Mary Leary
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Mary Leary was a resilient widow and farmer from Readrinagh, County Kerry, who survived the Great Hunger and raised her children alone after the death of her husband. Her struggle for land ownership and survival amidst economic hardship is a significant part of her family's history.
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Mary Leary was a widow who survived the Great Hunger and managed to farm alone.
The best Irish stories are often about death. My grandfather stole his own funeral – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-12-26
Ireland· 2025-12-26
