A second convention of Dungannon - a gathering of Volunteers from Ulster- is held and prepares the way for a National Volunteer convention on parliamentary reform

On September 08, 1783 in Celtic History

A second convention of dungannon a gathering of volunteers from ulster is held and prepares the way for a national volunteer convention on parliamentary reform

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