humanity dick

The building, which is now the well known Tigh Neachtain pub was once the town house of Richard Martin of Ballinahinch, Connemara whose notoriety as a duelist in the 18th century earned him the title 'Hair-Trigger Dick'.

As a Member of Parliament he was instrumental in bringing in new anti-cruelty laws which led directly to the founding of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - and a new nickname, 'Humanity Dick'.