According to a number of Belfast tourist guides, the phrase ‘Last Chance Saloon’ was coined in 1798, after the leader of the United Irishmen, Henry Joy McCracken, stopped off at White’s ...

She was supposedly the favourite sister of Henry Joy McCracken, who was executed in 1798 for his part in the United-Irishmen led Rebellion, and Mary Ann walked with Henry as he was led to the gallows.