The Irish Gambler Who Became a Folk Hero
Barney Curley was on track to become a priest when he was sidetracked by tuberculosis and had to find another way to make a living. He became a smuggler, a pub owner, a horse trainer, a band manager, a bookie, and dabble...
https://www.neatorama.com/2025/09/07/The-Irish-Gambler-Who-Became-a-Folk-Hero/

