02283cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500580012526400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801790040052012700057953400450184965300270189485600430192199900170196455518UtSlPG20260610134259.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aVarious14aThe Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 50, June 12, 1841 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-10  aProduced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by JSTOR www.jstor.org)  a"The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 50, June 12, 1841" by Various is a historical publication, likely from the early 19th century, that serves as a collection of articles, illustrations, and cultural discussions relevant to Irish life and society of the time. This volume, typical of the journal, focuses on various aspects of Irish folklore, history, and social commentary, providing insight into the customs and beliefs prevalent among the Irish people.  In this particular issue, the main highlight is an exploration of the character known as the "Prophecy Man," encapsulated in the story of Barney M’Haighery. The article illustrates Barney's stature in the community as a respected figure who interpreted prophecies and engaged villagers with his tales of future events and predictions based on ecclesiastical texts and folklore. Through humorous anecdotes and interactions with the locals, the text offers a view into the superstitions and societal roles within 19th-century Ireland, revealing how deeply entwined prophecy and community life were during this period. The overall tone balances entertainment with social critique, capturing a time when folk beliefs were both cherished and seen as anachronistic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIreland -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55518  c96349d96349