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Sylvester O'Halloran, surgeon, founder of Limerick Infirmary, and antiquary, is born in Limerick
Sylvester O'Halloran, surgeon, founder of Limerick Infirmary, and antiquary, is born in Limerick Sylvester O’Halloran (31 December 1728 – 11 August 1807) was an Irish surgeon with an abiding interest in Gaelic poetry and history. For most of his life he lived and practised in Limerick, and was later elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) …