O'Connell now entitled to ancient privileges of title

Independent.ie Monday 23rd April, 2012

Paul O'Connell had the rugby hero been alive 200 years ago.The title of 'Hereditary Freeman' originates from the ancient charters of Limerick.There are a number of traditional rights associated with the title, which are effectively symbolic.They include the right to drive sheep or cattle over Sarsfield or Thomond bridge, to a silken rope if hanged and to carry a naked sword in public.If a freeman was found to be drunk or incapable, a police offic...

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