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The 40 Thieves

Welcome to The 40 Thieves Tavern, where the spirit of Old New York meets the heart of Cookstown. Come and help us to uncover the stories of the gang that built an empire from the ground up, and join us as we bring their world to life.

In the heart of 1820s Manhattan, deep in the shadows of the Five Points neighbourhood, the notorious 40 Thieves ruled the streets. A gang of outlaws, misfits, and schemers who thrived in the dark underbelly of the city, where crime and survival went hand in hand. They were feared, they were ruthless, and their names became legend.

Now, their legacy lives on…

Time to Meet The Gang.

Rosanna Peers

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Rosanna Peers

Rosanna Peers, the mastermind behind it all. Her bar in Five Points was the heart of the 40 Thieves - where plans were hatched, deals were made, and danger lurked in every corner.

With a sharp mind and even sharper instincts, Rosanna ran the streets with ruthless precision. If you crossed her, you’d feel it.

Just like her opening her backstreet bar to house the thieves, we open our doors and invite those daring enough to taste the rebellious spirit she embodied.⁠

Edward Coleman

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Edward Coleman

Edward Coleman, the leader of the 40 Thieves Gang, who ruled with an iron fist and a deadly temper.

Feared by all, even his own crew, Coleman was a man with a very dark side who you didn’t cross unless you wanted to disappear.

He led the gang like a war general, bringing ruthless order to the chaos of New York’s underworld.

Liam Fitzgerald

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Liam “The Ace” Fitzgerald

Meet Liam “The Ace” Fitzgerald: Cards, cons, and charisma - Liam ‘The Ace’ Fitzgerald had it all.

A master gambler and smooth talker, he always knew how to play the odds in his favour.

But behind every winning hand was a mind as sharp as his tongue. You’ll want to keep your eyes on him at all times.

Crazy Lou

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Crazy Lou

Here we have Crazy Lou, the wild card of the 40 Thieves. Known for her fierce loyalty and fearless spirit, Lou earned her name through her fiery temper and cunning schemes.

Unpredictable yet sharp as a blade, she brought an edge to the gang that kept everyone on their toes. There was no plan too risky, no stunt too bold for Crazy Lou.

Step into her world at The 40 Thieves Tavern and raise a glass to her legacy…. if you dare!

Micky O'Sullivan

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Mickey “The Hammer” O’Sullivan

Meet Mickey “The Hammer” O’Sullivan. With his loyal heart and infamous hammer, Mickey “The Hammer” O’Sullivan was the muscle behind the 40 Thieves. Known for his fierce loyalty and iron fist, Mickey was always the first to defend the gang, making him feared in every corner of Five Points.

His rough exterior hid a true soft spot for his comrades, but he’d never let anyone see that. At The 40 Thieves Tavern, his spirit lives on in the camaraderie and grit of the place—solid, unbreakable, and always ready to stand by you.

Billy McGlory

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Billy McGlory

This is Billy McGlory, the smooth-talking mastermind of the 40 Thieves, was as slick as they came.

With charm sharp enough to talk himself out of any scrape, Billy kept his hands clean while pulling the strings behind the scenes. Known for his charisma and love for a good scheme, he could talk his way into, and out of, any situation.

At The 40 Thieves Tavern, Billy’s spirit of clever wit and quick thinking lives on, where every corner holds a story waiting to be told.

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