Life
fl.1748; ‘a humorous fencing-master who resided in Fishamble St.
... best swordsman of his day ... A practical joke played by Kelly upon
Oliver Goldsmith, who induced him from his representation to take the
house of Sir Ralph Fetherstone at Ardagh for an inn, is believe to have
suggested the plot of She Stoops to Conquer.’ See also William
Kelly (dancer), Stockwell, 313.
Princess Grace Irish Library (Monaco)