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Mary Beirne

The Knock apparition's chief witness, around 29 years old in 1879 and later known by her married name, Mary O'Connell; gave sworn testimony to both the 1879 and 1936 commissions, reaffirming her account months before her death in October 1936.

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  • Mary Beirne testified before Catholic Church — Gave sworn testimony to the 1879 MacHale commission and again, in January and August 1936, to the Gilmartin commission, reaffirming her account months before her death.

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