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Thomas Dromgoole

He settled as a physician in Dawson Street, Dublin, and became a prominent member of the Catholic board, which met at the beginning of the century to further the cause of Catholic emancipation.

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In 1813 he made some vigorous speeches on the subject, overthrowing Grattan's contention in the House of Commons that the veto was approved in Ireland, and materially contributing to the temporary defeat of the Catholic Emancipation Bill.

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