The Foxes Covert of Tallaght since 1828
Fox's of Tallaght In December 1828 Sergeants Hanagan and Nugent, set out from their barracks in Ballinascorney in pursuit of two armed suspects seen acting suspiciously in the district. Shots were heard in the distance and Hanagan and Nugent pursued their quarry across the fields, over the mill races and through the trees. On arriving at Fox’s Public House in Tallaght, a young female servant declined the sergeants entry, until she was politely persuaded to do otherwise. One of the suspects was apprehended while the other managed to slip out the door. He was vigorously pursued by Hanagan. The detained prisoner said his name was Kelly. After further interrogation he said his name was Farrell, before finally declaring himself a Murphy. A small purse of crimson silk, ornamented with gilt clasp, gilt beads and a gold tassel was found on his person. He was committed for further examination. Which is of course, all beside the point. The point being, there has bee