Hercules Mulligan: US revolutionary to be Northern Ireland tourist attraction

Coleraine-born hero of American revolution is to feature in region's heritage trails

Hercules Mulligan, the 18th-century tailor, spy and US revolutionary, is soon to become a Northern Ireland tourist attraction.

The emigrant who helped clinch America's independence by spying on British officers and reputedly saving the life of George Washington has been honoured in his native land.