127:, divided his time between Dublin and Ballaghaderreen, and regarded Deane as his second mother. She gave Dillon a large fortune, potentially as much as £30,000, which allowed him to marry. Deane was a supporter of home rule, with her home serving as a meeting place for local nationalists. She was among the founders of the
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Ballaghaderreen, but a province." Deane remained in contact with those she knew in Foxford. When
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