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24 Had he any connection with the Fenian Society, and if so, what was his rank?—He was a centre or an A, which means colonel in the Fenian Society.

Have you seen him in the company of the prisoner?—I never did.

Do you know if Bryan Dillon was tried at the Commission for being a member of the Fenian Society?—Yes.

The prosecutor then handed in a certificate of the conviction of Bryan Dillon, at the special commission, held in Cork, when he was sentenced to ten years penal servitude.

Examination continued. Do you know a man named Thompson?—Yes.

What was his Christian name?—I can't say, but he lodged at Geary's.

Was he connected with the Fenian Society, and what was his connection?—He was a B in the society, which made him a captain.

Did you ever see him in company with the prisoner?—Once in Geary's, in the front room over the shop.

Give a description of what took place at Geary's house?—A man named Donovan, from Dublin, lectured on the rifle, showing how to make cartridges, and military and field engineering.

Did you see a rifle raffled for there?—Yes.

Was it the headquarters of the Fenian Society in Cork?—It was the principal part of the city for the Fenian Society to meet in.