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          The bookmaking mogul who was stationed as a Black and Tan in Mallow

          Anyone who has watched television coverage of the Premier League will know the name. If you've ever put a cheeky bet on the Grand National, it's a name that will ring a bell.

          And if you've walked down any high street in the UK, chances are you walked past one of those distinctive betting shops with the famous blue and yellow branding.

          The name William Hill wasn't always associated with a blue and yellow trim however.

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          Did you know that the famous bookmaker spent time in Mallow? And not just on holiday either - he was stationed in the Cork town in 1919 as a Black and Tan.

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          Born in Birmingham in 1903, Hill enlisted underage after leaving school at 12 and spending a number of years working as an apprentice at a motorcycle firm.

          Shortly after leaving school, Hill began taking illegal bets and collecting slips (and occasionally delivering winn