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Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Friday, 16 August, 1878; Page: 2
LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS to Ballybunion Indemnity Fund
£5 from ;Very Rev. Dean Mawe, V.C., Rev. M. O’Sullivan, P-P., Ballylongford, Rev. P. Moriarty, P.P., Brosna, Rev. T. Nolan, P.P., Lixnaw, Rev. L. O’Regan, P.P., Duagh, Rev. T. Lawlor, C.C., Ballybunnion, Rev. A. Moynahan, Adm., Listowel, Rev Patrick Pierce, C C, Ballymacelligott (per Editor of the Sentinal). £3 from Fathers; D. Foley, P.P., Tarbert, J. Bourke, P. P., Newtownsandes,. M. Godley, C.C., Listowel , J. Foran, C.C., Listowel, M. Herlihy, C.C., Lixnaw , T. O’Sullivan, C.C., Lixnaw, R, M’Carthy, C.C., Duagh, J. Barton, C.C., Newtownsandes, , M. Dillon, C C, Ballylongford, . M. O’Connell, C.C., Brosna, J. O’Brien, C.C., Duagh, John O Keeffe, C.C,, Ballybunion,.. M. McMahon, PP Boherbue. Cornelius Murphy, C.C., Castletown Bere. John Lawlor, C.C, Dingle. Paid £1 from; John Griffin, C.C., Tralee, Denis O’Riordan, C.C., Kenmare. Daniel O’Keeffe, P.P., Spa, J. Counihan, C.C, Killarney, Thomas O’Sullivan, C.C, Tralee, Denis M’Gillicuddy, C.C, James Carmody, C.C, Ferriter. John O’Connell, C.C, Castletownbere. John O’Leary, C.C,, Boherbee. John Larkin, C.C, Boherbee, James Beasley, C.C, O’Dorney. £2, T. Brosnan, P.P., Ballymacelligott. £3, Eugene O’Sullivan, C.C, Dingle. £3,Francis Cummins, C.C, Causeway. £5, James K. Fitzgerald, C.C. Castleisland. £3, T. Enright, P.P., Causeway,£2, B. O’Connor, P.P., Milltown. £1, C. Scannell, C.C,.£3, W. O’Callaghan, C.C, Tralee, £3, T. Carmody, C.C, Brosna, £1, M. O’Sullivan, C.C., Tralee, £2, M. McCarthy, Adm., Killarney. £1, D. O’Keeffe, C.C Killarney. £!, F. McCarthy, P.P, Ballyheigue. £2, T. Brosnan, P.P., O’Dorney, £3, M. A. Dillon, Killarney, £1, A Friend, £2, A Friend
LISTOWEL COLLECTION,
£5, John Stack, Market-street. £5, Daniel Shine, The Square. £5, Timothy Buckley, Tullamore, Listowel. £3, Daniel Leonard, The Square, do.. £1-10s, John J. Dillon, William-street. £1-10, William Walsh. Following gave £1; Dr. Dillon., Dr. Fitzmaurice, Richard H. M’Carthy, P. D. Griffin, Patrick Kirby J. A. M’Cutcheon, Manager Bank of Ireland, H. Anderson, Mrs. Supple, The Square, E Frazer, Manager National Bank, John M’Guire, The Square, Richard Stack, James D. Keane, William-street John Daughton, Market-street, Mrs. Marshall, Edmond M’Elligott, Robert Tackaberry, John Raymond, William-street, James Woulfe, Dr. Roche, Church-street, John Froy, William M’Carthy, Michael Kirby, John P. Enright, Patrick Woulfe, Main-street, James Horgan, do., John O’Sullivan , The Island , Listowel. TEN Shillings from, J. M’Grath, The Square L. J. A. Taylor, R. B. Morarty, Bank of Ireland J. B. Burke, Patrick Hartnett. The Square, Mrs. Walle, Main Street,
Edmond M’Crohan, Mrs. Lyons, James Dalton, Wiliam-street, William Potter, Michael Crowley Maurice Crimmins, John J. Nolan John Harnett, Jeremiah M’Kenna, Market-street, Mrs Eggleston Timothy Kennelly, John Feahy, Upper William-street, Jeremiah Riordan, Thomas Newman, Thomas Dillon, Mrs Ellen M’Carthy ,Daniel Collins, Mrs. Spillane, John Dillon, Church-street, Robert Stack, Carrueragh, Listowel, William Henigan, Skehenerin, Edmond Stack, do. David Larkin, Church-street Robert Browne, Isaac M’Mahon, Thomas Buckley, Church-street, James Kenny, Charles Hanlon, Cornelius Mulvihill, A Friend to Liberty, Denis Lyons, John Leehy, Excise Officer, Rev. George Fitzmaurice, Bedford House. Under Ten Shillings Gave £20.
LIXNAW COLLECTION:
£5, Eugene Costeloe, Ahabeg, £2, John Beazloy, Redfield. £1, Jeremiah Behane, Lixnaw,£1, Matthias Quilter, Clandouglas, £1, Thomas Dowling, Kiltomey.£1, Matthias Quilter, Ballintoher. £1-5s, Garrett Walsh, Ahabeg, £1-5s, Francis Corridon, do. £1-10s, John Walsh, do,, 15s, Edmund Walsh, do., ten shillings from; James Fitzmaurice, do. Edmund Fitzmaurice do., Matthias Murphy, do. James Trant, Balllnagare, Thade Lawlor, Irrabeg, Thomas Behane, Lixnaw, Thade Keane, Ballinagare , Richard Quilter, Ballyhennessy, Daniel Mangan, Kilfeigheny, Denis M’Carthy, Kilfeigheny. Smaller sums, 5s. and under from Lixnaw £12.
BALLYBUNNION COLLECTION
£5,James E. Leonard, C.E., Ballybunion. £5, Mrs Young, Ballybunion. £2,Patrick O’Carroll, do. £2, Mrs. Scanlon, Victoria Hotel, do.£2,William Lavery, do. £?, Jeremiah Keane, Lahanes. £2, Mrs. Danaher, Kilarada. £2, Cornelius Keane, Barraduff. £2, Mrs J. Kissane, Lacca. £2, Edward O’Connor, Tullamore. £3-15s,Denis O’Connor, Ballydonoghue. £2,John Walsh, do. £3-2-6, Michael Walsh, do. £2,Michael Scanlon, Do. £2, Eugene O’Sullivan , do. £2, James King, do. £1 from following; Denis O’Sullivan, Ballydonoghue Cornelius E Sheehy, Ballybunion, Matthew Breen, do, Morgan O’Flaherty. Do, Thomas White, do, Edmond O’Connor, do, Francis Gentleman, do. Timothy Hanrahan do. John Gunn, Ballingown, Michael Byrnes, Inch, Maurice Walsh, Gunsboro . Laurence Buckley, do, James O’Connor, Coolkeragh. Maurice Horgan,Meevoo, Edward Hennessy, Lahardane, John O’Connor. Farnpiece, Mathew Doyle, BalLyowneen. William Doyle, do, Thomas MacMahon do, Daniel Danagher, Kilarada. William Woulfe, Droumleacht. Mrs. Boland, Farnstack , William Foley, Dirra John Carmody, Gullane James Collins, Trippol.
Edward Walsh, Ballydonoghue, Patrick Buckley, Barna, Jeremiah Dillon, Janemount, Thomas Dillon, Garryard, Mrs. Shanahan, Coolard, Denis Dooling, Gunsboro, 15 shillings from. Edmond Foran, Inch Michael Sweeny, Ballyegan Martin Scanlan, Glouria, William Lenane, Derra.12 shillings from; Patt Mulvihill, Shroneown. John Pierse, Gullane Jerry O’Connell, Knockenagh.11s from; Mrs. Jerry Murphy, Ballyegan. 10shillings from; John Kissane, Rathroe, John Kissane, Kilcox, Richard Kissane, do. John Foran, Shroneown Martin M’Mahon, Ballyegan Thomas Buckley, Coolkeragh, Thomas B. Walsh, do. Jerry Collins, Droumbeg James M’Ellistrim, do. William Nolan, do. Maurice Woulfe, Kiltean, James Collins, Moohane, Daniel Kissane, Laheseragh, Michael Walsh, Gullaune, Denis Shea, Doonferris William Kissane, Ahascara, Patrick Kissane, Ahascara, Patrick Breen, Ballyconry, William Broder, Coolbeha, Thomas Dowde, do. John Neligan, N.T., Coolard, Maurice Murphy, Galemill, Stephen Power, Kilmulhane, Mrs D. Sullivan, Tullamore, Richard Cantillon, Ballydonoghue, Martin Houlihan, do. John Kennelly, do, Sums under ten shillings £35.£1,Leslie Crosbie, M.D., Ardfert,£5, Patrick Hayes, Tralee,£5, Per do.,£2, A Listowel Friend, £2, John Cussen, Rathkeale,£1 from following, John Foley, Tullamore, Michael Mulvihill, Laccabee, Thomas O’Connor, Beale Lodge, Edward Stack, Beale, Thomas Woulfe, Beale Hill, £1, Hater of land jobbers,.15 shillings from; Cornelius Mulvihill, Leansahane , Thomas Mulvihill, do., Patrick Byrnes, Faha, James Sheahan, Beale,10 shillings from; Edmond Perryman, do., William Stack, do., Michael Sheahan, do., Michael M’Mahon, do., Mrs. H. M’Mahon, do., John Bennett, N.T., Kilconly, James Meade, Newcastle West , Mrs Patrick Buckley, Barracks, Terence O’Connor, Rahoona, John Fuller, Kilfeenehy, Stephen Fuller, Glenoe, £1,Alman & Co., Bandon, Anonymous, Burton Jackson, M.D. James Clery and Co, Cork, per P P. O’Carroll, Ballybunion, £5, Rowland P, Blennerhassett,£1-10, Edmond Thomas Fitzmaurice,
DUAGH COLLECTIONS—COOLANILIG
£3, Michael Byrne,£1-15, Thomas Dillane ,£1010, Michael Lyons,£1-15,Simon Dillane, £1-15s Johanna Flynn,
KNOCMEIL. £2-5s, Michael Shanahan,£1-15s, James Corridon, £1-15s, Timothy Corridon. John Connor,£?Joseph Corridon.
REYLANE. £1-10s,Charles Quill,£1-5s,Michael Kerby,£1, Patrick Lyons. £1, Ned Walsh, 7s from, Michael Casey,5s from, Timothy Casey,2s, Michael Kerby, 2s, Michael Connor,
ADDITIONAL Subscriptions
£5, Cork Distilleries Company.£2, Mrs John Rice, Ballyloughran House, £1,Justice J. Rice, ditto, £1, William Spillane, J.P., Limerick,£1, Per Martin Griffin, Bromore. £1,Per John Foley, Tullamore,10s, T. Enright, Newcastle West, £1-10, Maurice Cullinane, Ballintoher,£1, from, Joseph Hamilton, Causeway, Thomas Kavanagh, Dingle, John O’Connor, M. D., Causeway. 10s, John O’Sullivan, Abbeyfeale, Michael Dillane, N.T., Liselton, 12s-6d,Jolin Murphy, Inch,£1 from; Dominick J. Rice, M.D., Ballylongford, Rev. John Tuomy, P.P. Dronmtariff, Rev. T. Quilter, C,C do, Rev. J. D. Enright, C.C. Aunascaul,
TRALEE COLLECTION. Amounted to £65-1s 6d. Subscriptions will be received by the Treasurer, J. A. M’CUTCHEON, Manager Bank of Ireland, Listowel; or the Secretaries, A. MOYNAHAN, Adm. J. WOULFE. June 21, 1878.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Tuesday, 11 November, 1884; Page: 4
LISTOWEL INTELLIGENCE. LISTOWEL BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
The usual weekly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday. Mr T. O’CONNELL, V.C., presiding the others present were—Messrs. P. Mahony, J.F. ; S. M. Hussey, J.P. ; Captain Rice, J.P. ; Colonel Crosbie, J.P. ; J. D. Rice, J.P. ; St. John T. D. Beecher, J.P. ; R. M’Carthy Hilliard, J.P. J. G. Hewson. J.P.; G. Gentleman, J.P. ; W. C. Hickie, J.P. ; G. Sandes, J.P. ; R. Cusson, M J. O’Connell, J. Hamilton, D. O’Sullivan, P. Sheehy, J. Dillane (Janemount), W. Fullor, J. P. Stack, E. O’Connor; E. Fitzmaurice, E. Scanlan, Thomas Woulfe, M. Woulfe, J. Scanlan, J. Walsh, J. Trant, J. Dillon, senr. ; W. Henigan, T. Harty, C. W. Keane, J. Nolan, C. Mulvihill. Colonel Spaight, Local Government Board Inspector, was also present.
ELECTION OF MASTER.
The first business taken up by the Board was the election of a master for the Listowel workhouse, which became vacant by the resignation of Mr. E. P. Sheehy. There were three candidates, namely- Messrs. Hickey, Ballylongford ; E. P. Sheehy, and B. Murry, of Oughhterard.
When the testimonials of the three candidates had been read by the clerk, Mr Mahony said—I propose that Mr Murray be appointed to the office of Master. The guardians had heard his numerous testimonials and the resolution which was adopted by the guardians of the union in which he acted as master, expressive of sincere regret to be deprived of his services. The Inspectors report of May ’81 gives a very good reason why the Guardians should be sorry to loose him, Like other unions, it appears the house was not in a very good state, and Mr Robinson, in his report, congratulates them on the marked improvement in the house, owing to the energies of their late master. The question was, whether they would continue, what some called a system of electing local candidates without any previous experience, because they had personal friends amongst the Guardians, or do their duty to the ratepayers, and to the poor of the union, by electing persons qualified, and persons who would keep the house in proper order, in the year 79, Mr Lavin was then master, and his wife resigned. This Board then elected Mr and Mrs Woulfe. The Local Government Board objected to sanction their appointment, on the ground that they had no experience in managing a large house, like the Listowel . Workhouse. The Board of Guardians passed a strong resolution in their favour, and the Local Government Board sanctioned their appointment. After they had been sanctioned, the first report of their Inspector, showed that Mr Woulfe was not able to keep the accounts satisfactorily. Subsequently Mrs Woulfe, Mrs Keane, another local person, was elected to the position of matron. In February ’82, the master died, and the house was left in a very bad state as I will describe to you, by reading the report of your own Visiting Committee.
Mr M. Woulfe—I object to that being road ; I think it is not good taste Mr Mahony to be raking up the memory of the dead (hear, hear). Colonel Crosbie— I think Mr Mahony is perfectly In order. Mr Mahony—As the majority of the Board are for not reading the report showing the state of the House; I will not do so ; If I was allowed to read the report, it proves that the house has been in a very bad stale, and that the poor have not been taken care of because the officers appointed were not able to fulfil their duties, as to Mr Murray he merely judged from the testimonials and had no hesitation in saying that he was the only candidate before the Board ; there was a reason why Mr Hickie should be objected to, because he has a large family and being of very poor circumstances ; I don’t think he could devote his whole time and attention to the house in a proper way therefore I propose Mr Murray, Captain Rice—I be beg to second him. Mr Mahony— As to the other master ; I don’t wish to speak at all. Mr Hickie—Mr Hickie came with his wife to me to Kilelton and asked me to recommend her as matron to the Union ; I objected as I thought she was not competent, he then asked me if I would support himself for this place ; I told him I would for I believed he was as competent as his wife was incompetent, therefore I propose him though I had no intention of doing so when I came into this room. C W Keane—I beg to second him. Mr Horigan—I beg to propose Mr Sheehy our present master. I think he is the most suitable. Mr J Dillon (junr.)— I second that.
On a poll the following voted for Mr Hickie :— Messrs D O’Sullivan, J Dillon, senr; K O’Connor, J Trant, M .J O Connoll, E Scanlan, W C Hickie, C W Keane, J Scanlan—9.
For Mr Sheehy—Messrs P Sheehy, E Fitzmaurice W Fuller, C Mulvihill, J Dillon, junr ; M Woulfe, J Nolan, W Henigan, T Woulfe, J Walsh, T Hary and the Chairman—12.
For Mr Murry—Messrs P Mahony, J P ; S Hussey JP, ; Capt. Rice, J P ; St John T D Blacker, J P; J P Stack, B M’Carthy Hilliard, J P; J D Rice, J P; J Hamilton, Col Crosbie, JP;JG Hewson, JP : G Gentlemen, J P—11.
Mr Hickie, then fell out, and on the next poll there voted for Mr Murry—Messrs P Mahony, J.P S Hussey, JP; Capt Rice, J P ; St John T D Blacker, J P ; JP Stack, J Dillon, senr, R McCarthy Hilllard, JP ; JD Rice, J P ; J Hamilton. Col Crosbie, J P ; E Scanlan, J G Hewson, J P ; G Gentleman J P ; C Sandes, J P .-14.
For Mr Sheehy—Messrs P Sheehy, D O’Sullivan E O’Connor. E Fitzmaurice , J Trant, W Fuller, M J O’Connell, C Mulvihill, J Dillon, junr; M Woulfe, J Nolan, C Keane W Henigan, T Woulfe, J Walsh: T Harty. J Scanlan, and the Chairman —18. Chairman—Mr Sheehy is duly elected with a majority of .four. Mr Sheehy formally thanked his electors. Mr O’Connell hoped there would be no objection to Mr Sheehy’s election and that the Local Government Board would sanction him, and forgot all former little matters. Col Spaight said it was the for last week all the fault was found with the master, and asked the clerk to read the report of the last week: Clerk—I had to make the report, on the books as I found them last week, The books will speak for themselves. the clerk then read the following report.
Haying referred on last board-day to the neglect by the Master to close certain Books for the auditor, and the Board having authorised to employ a person at the Master’s expense to complete those books unless they were made up for this day. He has to report that a proper effort has not been made to complete them. On-the contrary, some books—viz, provision; account, store book, day book, and others, has been made up in a most discreditable manner, as may be seen on reference to them in fact, he never saw books bearing the stamp of such carelessness, and a person should, if possible, be got at once to keep these books, as the Clerk will not be responsible for them, and as he before stated much of his time has been abused in this way, and much of his business union account thrown into arrear. He thinks no master can possibly act in a similar way.
Colonel Spaight-This provision check account is one of vital importance to the union. I was down here two months ago to look ever the books, and after I had seen them, I called him out in the yard, and I asked him seriously did he wish to retain his position. He said he did and that he would do his duty a little better than he was doing it. Well, since that time he is only, getting worse and worse.
Mr Hickie—I was very much taken aback when I saw the letter of the master in the Kerry Sentinel.I
have known Colonel Spaight for a number of years, and I think he is an upright man, with regard to the assertion of Colonel Speight proselytising in the house, that’s all hum bug, that kind of thing Is all gone. There was another illusion in it, that he was a ” Carpet Knight.” Well, Colonel Spaight served his country In the Crimean War. I should have given my vote to Mr Sheehy today, but I was prevented from doing so by that letter, J. W. Canty was re-elected veterinary surgeon to the union. the Clerk read the following letter from the Local Government Board. Local Government Board, Dublin, Nov. 6, 1884.
SIR,—the Local Government Board for Ireland acknowledge the receipt of replies to inquiries with regard to Mrs Margaret Cronin who has been appointed matron of the workhouse of Listowel Union, and the Local Government Board desire to state that they have received a report from their Inspector, Col. Spaight, respecting Mrs. Cronin, in which he states that having seen her he is of opinion that she is not competent to undertake the duties of matron of the Listowel workhouse as she has never had any experience of any kind in any public institution.
Nation 1842-1897, Saturday, 14 March, 1885; Page: 3
The Coronership of North Kerry NATIONALIST VICTORY.
We find the following result of the contest for the coronership of North Kerry in the Cork Herald of Friday week :— Dr Clancy, Listowel (N) 399 Dr D J Rice, Ballylongford 
… … 226 Dr M S Cussen, Listowel (C) 190 Dr JT Dillon, Listowel (L) … .. 52 Dr P T Dillon, Tarbert (L) 2
On its becoming known that Dr Clancy was the successful candidate he was vociferously applauded and chaired from the courthouse to his residence in the Square, followed by about 5,000 persons, with bands and banners.
Dr Clancy addressed the people from the windows of his own house, thanking them most sincerely for their warm and kind support.
Messrs Maurice Murphy, junr, hon secretary of the local branch of the Irish National League, and Michael Power, ex-suspect, addressed the people. A meeting was subsequently held at Mr Stack’s buildings, and several patriotic addresses delivered. About fifty police from the outlying Station were drafted into Listowel, but their services were not required.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Tuesday, 23 November, 1886; Page: 3
SEIZURE OF CATTLE IN NORTH KERRY.
Listowel, Monday. This morning- about a quarter past three, a force of police consisting of eighty-three in number, and eight bailiffs, visited the lands of Mr John O’Brien, of Ballyline, near Ballylongford, and seized 28 head of cattle for a bank debt. Horns were blown and large contingents of people mustered together from all sides of the country. On entering the town some people attempted a rescue, and when the bailiffs were about driving- the cattle up Charles-street in the direction of the pound, the crowd, who were mostly armed with sticks, made a desperate rush through the rank and file of police, who at this lime had their bayonets fixed and their batons drawn, and endeavoured to drive the cattle down William-street, but in the attempt they were unsuccessful, as the police, who were under command of Mr, Rice, D.I., turned on them with the batons and bayonets and bludgeoned men, women and children without regard to sex or age. One woman I saw a policeman strike with his baton on the head and knock her down, and not contented with that he struck her a second time as she was in the act of falling Another young man got a fearful wound in the head which he states is the effect of a sword stab. After this conflict the police and bailiffs continued to drive on the cattle to the pound, but were accompanied by a fusillade of stones from the crowd which was continued until the cattle were impounded. Two arrests have been made. It is stated that mostly all the people were under the impression that the cattle had been seized for rent, otherwise they would not have interfered. It may be also added that even the boys who were going quietly to school to St. Michael’s were battered and beaten indiscriminately, and I understand two of them are about swearing information’s against the policemen who bludgeoned them.
ANOTHER ENCOUNTER.
Asdee, Sunday.
On last Thursday as some Tralee bailiffs escorted by police were driving-past Tullamore with some cattle which they had seized in the neighbourhood, they were set upon by a large crowd, and were driven off despite the exertions of the police who had a sharp encounter with the people. It was afterwards discovered the cattle were not distained for rent, but for a debt.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Monday, 22 November, 1886; Page: 2
A POLICE PATROL FIRED ON. TWO ARRESTS. EDITED:
Listowel, Saturday. The two men Timothy Scanlan and William O’Sullivan, who were arrested a couple of days and remanded until to-day on a charge of firing on a police patrol, consisting of Con-tables Fagan and Sweeney, of the Ballylongford police station, on Sunday last, were brought on for trial before Captain E A Massey, R M. The prisoners on arriving at Listowel from Tralee where they were imprisoned since the day of their remand, were received by a large and enthusiastic crowd of people, principally from the country, who welcomed them in the warmest manner imaginable. They
They ran up a piece in the field, and when they had got up about thirty or forty yards they both turned and presented their guns in the direction of Constable Fahy, and Scanlan said ” Come on now with your revolver.” I heard Constable Fahy say, in reply, that he was not afraid of them, and that he could not cross the river, but he knew them, and would know them . They then ran up another piece through the field, and both turned round again, presented their guns, and fired two shots, in the direction where we were standing.
. At a later period that evening accompanied by Constable Fahy. went to Scanlons father’s house. We met Scanlan’s grandfather, and Constable Fahy asked him had they a gun in the house.
with Sergeant O’Neill, I saw Timothy Scanlan there, and identified him as being one of the two persons who fired on us earlier in the day
On the 17th I, with Sergeant O’Neill and Constable Fahy, went to the townland of Derry, and there saw four young men working in a field. I them identified William Sullivan as being one of
The persons concerned in the affair on Sunday previously. I never knew him before, and I am not quite so positive in my identification of him
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Wednesday, 16 May, 1888; Page: 3
LISTOWEL PRESENTMENT SESSIONS.THE LARTIGUE RAILWAY GUARANTEE.
Listowel, Saturday. Yesterday at 12 o’clock, the Presentment Sessions for the barony of Irraghticonnor were opened. The following magistrates and cess payers answered to their names :— Mr G. SANDES in the chair. Captain Leslie, S. E. Collis, M. De Courcey, T. W. Sandes, G. Gentleman, F. Bateman, G. R. Browne, Justice Rice, Captain Sandes, G. M’Elligott, J.P.’s.; M. Mulvihill, G. Stack, W. Woulfe, E. O’Connor, T. Leahy, D. Carroll, and J. O’Connor. There were no malicious injury applications, and the application in which the most public interest was absorbed was that made by the Listowel and Ballybunnion (Lartigue) Railway Company for a guarantee for the proposed line of railway from here to Ballylongford and Tarbert. Previous to the sessions being opened, a large and influential public meeting was held in the Courthouse, presided over by Mr G. R. Browne, when a resolution was unanimously passed, stating in the strongest possible terms their disapprobation of granting a baronial guarantee as passed by the Grand Jury at the last sessions, and now about to be applied for at the Presentment Sessions for the barony of Irraghticonnor, to be holden that day, and at the meeting of the board of guardians to be held on the 17th instant. They protested against it on the grounds—first, that it was no time, when the charge for county cess and poor rates was so excessive, to saddle the cesspayers with an additional burden, and without a prospect of adequate advantages. Secondly, they felt convinced that the extension of the proposed railway to Tarbert would not afford sufficient traffic to yield a profit. Thirdly, the principle of the Lartigue Railway was novel and experimental, and unsuited to the description of traffic for a country district; and, fourthly, that the terms of the proposed guarantee as regards period and secondary position of the sum proposed to be guaranteed was unfavourable and exceptional.
Dr. Huggard, Tralee, and Mr. F Creagh, solicitor, Listowel, appeared in support of the application, while it was opposed by John P. Broderick, solicitor, Tralee.
Mr. Creagh, in the course of a lengthy address, said he was convinced that any person having an interest in the town of Listowel, and wishing to see it prosperous could not conscientiously oppose the project. It seemed to him that whatever else happened the guarantees that had been granted for the making of even the Fenit Pier, at all events it had one good result, for he believed it had made the town of Tralee, which was certainly crumbling into decay, it had turned it from being a crumbling and decaying town into a very thriving and prosperous one—almost a city he might call it. It seemed to him what they wanted in North Kerry was to make Listowel for all the surrounding baronies what Tralee was to Trughenackmy and the baronies immediately adjoining it—that was, to make it a centre of distribution for the requirements of the people of the district. If they only looked at it from a business point of view, and gave up all factious opposition which they got into their heads, they would find that if they had once arrived at that state that made Listowel a depot and a centre of distribution, it would be very hard to calculate the advantages that would be derived from it. He would suggest to the court that the only means by which they could put Listowel in a fair footing against the competition of Limerick on the one side, and Tralee on the other, was by giving Listowel the means of importing everything it wanted for the town and the surrounding country. If the train were running between Listowel, Tarbert, and Ballylongford, it would effect a great saving to the traders of Listowel, as’ at present their goods were brought up the Shannon, the ships passing by Tarbert, and taking the goods on to Limerick , where they were discharged and had to be brought back to Listowel by train at much expense to the traders, whereas, if the line were opened between Listowel and Tarbert the goods could be landed at Tarbert and brought on by train to Listowel at a great deal less cost. He Appealed to the court to consider the matter as a purely business and commercial _transaction, and if they were satisfied upon the facts put forward by him, and if they thought they were doing an act of justice to the ratepayers of Irraghticonnor, they ought not be stopped from doing it by any ignorant and factious cry that had been got up against the project. The whole thing would only come to 4d. in the pound that was 4d. on the landlord and 4d. on the tenant, but the profits that would be derived by the consumers of the goods brought over the line would meet that. By bringing their goods by that route the trader in the town of Listowel would be enabled to sell his goods cheaper to the people of the town and country, so that indirectly it would be an advantage to the consumer, and when the business people got those facilities they would be well able to compete with Tralee and Limerick.
Mr. Richard Rahilly, Ballylongford, was then called, and, on being sworn, said if such a line of railway was constructed it would open the port of Saleen or Tarbert. On a calculation, he found that he paid £50 a year freight to the Steamship Company. He got in about 1,413 tons of goods in the year. He believed there were 10,000 tons of breadstuffs distributed in Listowel during the year. The freight on that alone would go a good way towards paying the expenses of the railway. The railway would be, in his opinion, an advantage to the people of the barony,
Mr John P. Enright gave evidence in favour of the project, as did Messrs. T. O’Connor, Tarbert Island, and M. Morgan, agent Messrs. Russell & Son.
Mr Broderick, who said he would produce no evidence, in a long address, asked them to scout the matter out of court as it was nothing short of a huge humbug and an imposture.
After some remarks from the magistrates, a poll was taken with the following result:—
For the guarantee—Capt. Leslie, M. Mulvihill, M. DeCourcey, and S. E. Collis
Against—Capt. Sandes, T. W. Sandes, E. Stack, W. Woulfe, E. O’Connor, T. Leahy, D. Carroll, J. O’Connor, G. Gentleman, G. M’ElIigott, F. Bateman, G. R. Browne, and Justice Rico—13. Majority, 9. The Chairman did not vote.
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KERRY INTELLIGENCE
LISTOWEL QUARTER SESSIONS.
The Quarter Sessions for the division of Listowel were opened on Tuesday by Mr J J Shaw, Q C, County Court Judge. The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury-Messrs J Egan, T Balfour, J M’Elligott, J P ; E. Neilan, J J Quilter, J Trant, T Barton , E O’Connor, D Leary, T M’Mahon, E O’Connor, M Sullivan, P Connor, H Musgrave, D Sullivan, J Foran, M M’ElIigott, and J Boland.
His Honor, addressing them, said—I am sorry to observe that there is not a proper attendance of jurors at this earl y stage in the history of the criminal sessions in Listowel. I need no preaching to you, gentlemen, who are present, but I intend to speak more effectually to the gentlemen who are not here and who ought to be present. Great efforts were made about having the criminal business restored to Listowel, but it cannot be continued if there is not a sufficient attendance of jurors. All I can say is, if this happens often it will become my duty to recommend that the whole of the criminal business of this district be taken to Tralee. There are only three cases to go before you, all of which are of an ordinary character, and none of which will give you any trouble. His Honor imposed fines of £2 on persons for non-attendance on the Grand Jury. He also imposed fines of £1 each on persons for not attending in time, but subsequently excused the parties. The licensing business was then taken up, the following magistrates associating with his Honor during the transaction of this business The Hon J French, RM ; M Leonard, R Boyle, Dr O’Connor, Dr T Dillon, G L Stack, Dr P Dillon, Dr J Clancy, E Stack, P Hill, M J Nolan, R J Rice, and T R Rice. The following confirmations and transfers were granted—Michael Cuseen, Church street; Miss C Keely, Ballybunion ; P M’Carthy, Ballybunion ; J O’Donnell, Ballyduff ; Cornelius Mulvihill, Ballybunion ; J O’Connell, Church street; Miss M O’Connor, Church street; Miss M O’Donnell, Tarbert; R Raymond, Listowel; Miss M Scanlon, William street; Mr M Stack, Church street. Mr J Collins, Ballylongford, applied for an extension from a six to a seven-day licence. There was no ruling in this case. Mr D O’Sullivan, Ballydonoghue, applied for an extension to a seven-day licence. The application was refused. Mr JE Stack was granted an extension from a six to a seven-day licence. New licences were granted to the following P Moriarty, Ballybunion ; J Nolan, Newtownsandes and R Stack, Listowel. Mr J M’Carthy, Lixnaw, applied for a new licence. The application was refused on the ground of the sufficiency of the existing accommodation in the village. Miss M Buckley, Knockanure, applied for a new licence. In cross-examination by Mr W Irwin, D.I., applicant admitted having been fined within the past fortnight for selling drink without a licence. The application was refused. His Honor remarked that the conviction disqualified the Applicant. This concluded the licensing business. Mr F Creagh, sol, appeared in support of an application made by a number of magistrates that a Court in future be held in Tarbert every three weeks, instead of fortnightly, as usual. The present arrangement, he stated, was inconvenient to parties having to attend Tarbert. District-Inspector Irwin, in support of the application, stated that the proceedings before the Court at Tarbert were usually over in half an hour or loss. Mr F Windle, solr, Tarbert, who opposed the application on behalf of three local magistrates, said the application had been signed by magistrates who were not at all accustomed to attend the Tarbert court. The application was defeated by a majority of the Bench. A woman named Ellen O’Connor pleaded guilty to an indictment charging her with the larceny of a petticoat from a woman named Mary Cunningham, and was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Anne Price,a woman of very bad record, pleaded guilty to stealing a purse containing 5s 8d.
In this case a resolution was submitted from the Grand Jury expressing approval of the promptitude of Constable Mulroney in arresting the prisoner and bringing her to justice on the present and a former occasion, and expressing a hope that the proper authorities would take the resolution into consideration on the constable’s behalf.
Mr M J Nolan, J P, said, as a member of the Bench, he would like to endorse the resolution. He thought the action of the constable very creditable, indeed.
His Honor expressed the pleasure it afforded him to forward the resolution to Sir Andrew Reid.
The prisoner was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. An application was made by Mr M’Gillicuddy, solicitor, who prosecuted in the above charges, to have a charge of serious assault against a farmer named Mortimer Galvin adjourned to the Assizes. The prosecutor in the case, a man named Rowan, had by some contrivance been got away, but the Crown hoped to be in a position to produce him at the Assizes. Note in another paper it was stated the Rowan had gone to America. The application was acceded to. A few unimportant equity suits having been disposed of, the Court rose
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The funeral of the late Mr George Sandes took place on Tuesday. The remains were borne in a hearse from the late residence of the deceased gentleman in the Square, and the cortege which followed consisted of some ten or twelve private carriages. As the short procession passed through the town some shops were shuttered. Mr J Sandes, B L (son of deceased), was chief mourner, and the funeral service was performed by the Rev John Pattison, Rector, Listowel. The burial place Was Ahavallan, Ballylongford.
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. JOSEPH HAMILTON, J.P, CAUSEWAY.
The funeral of the above late lamented gentleman took place on Wednesday to Ballylongford, and by its dimensions and respectability highly attested to the respect in which the deceased gentleman was held by all who knew him. If sympathy could be of any avail to lessen the sorrow of the afflicted family, it was forthcoming from all quarters. Beautiful wreaths of flowers, with expressions of sympathy, were sent from Mrs E. A. Kinnear, Ballyheigue; Mr Cussen and family, Creveen, and Mrs. Murphy, Ballincrossig. The following were amongst those who attended the funeral:–Capt Leslie, D L; S E Collis, J P ; Lieut-Col. Rice, J P, Bushmount; Rev Father M’Carthy, P P, Causeway ; R Cussen , J P; Goodman Gentleman, J P; Rev Father Buckley, C C,,Causeway; M J Nolan, J P; Gerald Pierse, M D, Meenigohane; Rev Mr Raymond , Ballyheigue; Dr W O’Connor , J P, Causeway; T Hill, J P; Rev Father Foley, P P, Tarbert: Rev Fr Riordan, P P, Ballylongford; Rev Father O’Sullivan, C C,do ; T Windle solr, Tarbert; F Creagh solr, Listowel; J P Broderick, solr, Tralee ; Dr Falvey, Tralee; J Pierce, V S, Listowel; DC Morgan, Tarbert; Dr Costelloe, (do) ; Arthur Marshall, (do) ; James M O’Connor, (do); Patrick O’Connor, (do) ; M Rahill, Ballylongford ; Mr Moriarty, .(do) ; J Nolan, Newtownsandes ; Rev Fr O’Callaghan , P P, Lixnaw ; Head-Constable Cusack, Tralee ; J Walsh, Ballydonoghue; J Boland (do) ;E Harty, P L G, Ballyrore ; M Nolan, P L G, Causeway; J Dillane, P L G, Ballinorig ; J O’Connell, Rathmorrel: J Hilliard, R Hilliard, Listowel; T Harty, Ballybunion ; Sergeant M’Birney, Causeway ; T Harty, Ballybunion ; Wm O’Sullivan, (do) ; R Cantillon, Ballydonoghue ; M Moynihan , T Harty, O’Dorney : J B Rice, (do); Sergeant M’urrihy, (do) ; M O’Halloran, Kilbogrin ?; W M Mahon, Listowel; W Shorter, Ballybunion ; Sergt Thompson, Ballyheigue,The funeral services were read by the Rev Father O’Riordan, P P, Ballylongford, assisted by the Rev Father O’Sullivan, CC, (do); Rev Father M’Carthy, P P, Causeway ; Rev Father O’Callaghan, P P, Lixnaw. The chief mourners were—Mr John Hamilton, sub-Manager National, Bank, Templemore, Co Tipperary. Mr Joseph Hamilton , Ballyroughlan, (sons); Mr M Meade, Limerick.
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LISTOWEL QUARTER SESSIONS Listowel, Tuesday.
The Quarter Sessions for the Listowel district, were opened to-day by Mr. J. J. Shaw, Q.C., County Court Judge, at 10 o’clock.
The following were sworn on the Grand Jury—Messrs. J. J. Quilter (foreman), D. M. Rattray, J. Trant, C. O’Connor, J. Dillane, Wm. Galvin, J. Egan, A. Fitzell, M. Kelly, T. Galvin, P. M’Carthy, J. HanIon, M. O’Connor, E. Nelan, J. Shanahan, M. Sullivan, J. M. Woulfe, P. O’Connor, M. Carroll, J. Dillane (junr). R. G. Gentleman, D. Leary, J. Dillane, and M. Fitzgerald.
His Honor, addressing them, said that he was very happy to say that the crime in that division of the county was not of a very excessive character, because as far as he could find out the only offence was the stealing of a silk umbrella. If the Privy Council knew that the result would be that 92 people would be brought from their homes for the purpose of trying one case they would have thought twice before they made the charge that had been made in that district. He did not see the advantage to anyone except the people in the public houses who would, he supposed, sell an extra quantity of drink (laughter). That was the only case to go before the Grand Jury, and when they had considered it he would discharge them. The Grand Jury then retired. His Honor then proceeded to revise the Jurors Lists after which
THE LICENSING BUSINESS
Was taken up. The following magistrates occupied seats on the bench—The Hon. J. French, R.M ; Col. Rice, Messrs J. D. Crosbie, E. J. Stack, G. M’Elligott, R. H. M’Carthy, Dr. Clancy, Dr. Dillon (Listowel), Dr. Dillon (Tarbert), and M. J. Nolan. The following applications were disposed of :— Mr. Edward Cain, Wm. Street, confirmation of a licence transfer—granted. Mr F. Creagh, solr., appeared for the applicant. Michael Carroll, Ballylongford, transfer of an ordinary seven-day licence. Mr T. M’Carthy Windle, solr., Tarbert, appeared for the applicant. The transfer was granted to the landlord of the premises, Timothy Kennelly. Mrs Catherine Clancy, William Street, transfer of a licence—granted subject to the production of probate. Mr J. Moran, solr., appeared for the applicant. Mr Thomas Colahan, Church St., transfer of a licence—granted. Mr Creagh represented the applicant. Timothy Cronin, Lixnaw, confirmation of a transfer of a seven-day licence—granted. Mr. Murphy, solr., Tralee, appeared for the applicant. Michael Finucane, Main St., Ballylongford, transfer of a licence—granted. Mr. Creagh represented the applicant. Miss Hanna Horgan, William St., confirmation of a transfer of an ordinary licence, granted. Mr. J. Condon, solr., represented the applicant. Miss Nora Hudson, Church St., confirmation of a transfer of a licence—granted. Mr. Moran appeared for the applicant. Eugene King, Ballybunion, transfer of a licence. Mr. Cussen, solr., supported the application, which was opposed by Mr. P. O’Sullivan, solr., on behalf of a man named Daniel Begley. Mr. O’Sullivan said that the matter was going to be the subject of a contentious law suit. His Honor struck out the application. Timothy Meskell, junr., Tarbert, transfer of an ordinary seven-day licence—refused. Mr. Windle appeared for the applicant. Mrs. Mary Moriarty, Ballybunion, transfer of a licence—granted. Mr. Moran appeared for the applicant. Mr. Edward Murphy, Upper William St., confirmation of a licence transfer—granted. Mr. Moran appeared for the applicant. Mr. John Sheehy, William St., confirmation of a licence transfer—granted. Mr. Creagh represented the applicant. Mr. Patrick Whelan, Market St., confirmation of a licence transfer—granted. Mr. Moran appeared for the applicant. John Kelly, Bridge St., Ballylongford, applied for an extension for a six to a seven day licence. Mr. James Horigan, D.I., opposed on the ground that there was a sufficient number of seven day licences in the village. The application was refused on this ground. Mr. Creagh represented the applicant. Timothy Kennelly, Ballylongford made a similar application, which was refused on the same grounds. Mr. Windle appeared for the applicant.
APPLICATIONS FOR NEW LICENSES.
Mrs. Bridget Carey, Ballyduff_, applied for a new licence. The application was withdrawn. Mr. Creagh appeared for the applicant. Miss Maggie O’Carroll, Main-street, applied for a new licence. Mr. Moran, who appeared for the applicant, stated that the granting of the application would not increase the number of licensed houses in the town as the applicant intended to extinguish a licence which she held in another house in The Square. His Honor—We are simply to transfer this licence from one house to another. Mr. Moran—Yes. The application was granted. Miss Helena O’Connor, Church Street, applied for a new license. Mr. Creagh, who represented the applicant, stated that his client sought formally a new license, but in reality they only asked that the house in which, the applicant resided should be licensed, as it had been for the last forty years. It was always a licensed house , and there never had been a conviction against it. The license had been allowed to lapse. District-Inspector Horigan said that he would not object as the number of public houses would not be increased. The application was granted. Mrs. Ellen O’Neill, Upper William Street, applied for a new license.
Mr. Moran appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Horigan opposed on behalf of the constabulary on the ground that there was a sufficient number of licensed houses in the town.
Mr. Moran said that this was a brand now licence (laughter). It was the next house to the railway station, and there was but one public-house in that range about one hundred and fifty yards away. He (Mr. Moran) lived next door to the house for which the licence was sought (laughter).
District-Inspector Horigan said there was a sufficient number of public-houses in Listowel already.
Mr. Morau—If you were living up there you would not say so (laughter).
Head-Constable Allen stated that there were 72 licensed houses in the town, the population of which was 2,515. Some of the public-houses, he stated, were doing very little business.
His Honor—I am glad to hear that (laughter).
Mr. Moran—And some of them are doing a good deal of business. Your honour will also be glad to hear that (renewed laughter). There is a Temperance Hall and Methodist Hall put up by Mr. M’Carthy, and after the first song you would be anxious to get a drink (loud laughter).
the application was refused.
Mr. J. Tackaberry, Upper William Street, made a similar application,
Mr. Moran, who appeared for the applicant, stated that the licence in this house, which had been held by a Miss Keeffe, had lapsed on the 10th inst. Miss Keeffe would not give up the licence, with the result that his client had to make an application for a new license.
D. I. Horigan, said that as the granting of the application would not increase the number of public houses he would not oppose it. It was the rule not to offer opposition in such cases.
Mr. Moran—I believe they (the Constabulary) have got a round robin from Dublin Castle to that effect (laughter). D. I. Horigan—We have not. Mr. French—Is Mr. Tackaberry licensed, Mr. Moran No ; but he has bovril! bovril! you can see it in four different places in the window (laughter). Mr. Condon, solicitor, said he opposed the application on behalf of Miss O’Keeffe, and he was prepared to withdraw his objection if his client, who got the house licensed, got a reasonable sum. Mr. Moran said that the landlord would do no such thing. The application was refused. This disposed of the licensing business, and the
CRIMINAL BUSINESS
was taken up. It consisted of an indictment against a woman named Mary O’Donnell of having on the 23rd August stolen a silk umbrella, valued at 10s. 6d., the property of Mr. Thomas Greany, of the Crown and Peace Office, Tralee. The Grand Jury returned a “true bill” in this case. Mr. D. De C. M’Gillycuddy, S.C.S., prosecuted. Mr. Greany stated that he was staying at Mrs. Moriarty’s, Ballybunion, on the date in question, when he missed his umbrella. Mrs. Moriarty stated that she saw the prisoner stealing the umbrella, and informed Mr. Greany of the fact. The prisoner was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment with hard labour. The court adjourned to half past ten o’clock on Wednesday. Listowel, Wednesday.
APPEALS.
Mr. J. J. Shaw, Q.C., County Court Judge, hearing of appeals.
Michael Dillane, a farmer, appealed from a decision of the magistrates sitting at Listowel fining him £5 for a breach of the fishery laws.
Mr. Houlihan, a farmer, appealed from a decision of the magistrates of the Listowel bench, ordering him to pay Is compensation in addition to fining him 2s 6d for maliciously breaking down the fence of John Quinlan, Affonley.
VALUATION APPEALS.
Messrs. P. M’Carthy and W. Shortis, Ballybunion; G. L. Stack, J.P., Listowel, and J. O’Donnell, Ballyduff, appealed from the valuations assessed on their premises by the Commissioners of Valuation.
Mr. Thomas Bunke Gaffney, chief valuer in the Valuation Department, stated that in all the cases before the court he had reduced the statutable valuation by 33 per cent, and in one case as much as 40 per cent, in order to make them somewhat uniform with other very lowly rated tenements in the same street or district.
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KERRY AGRICULTURAL SHOW. EXHIBITION IN LISTOWEL.
OFFICIALS:
President—The Right Hon Lord Ventry. Vice-presidents—The Right Hon the Earl of Kenmare, Right Hon the Earl of Listowel, Falkiner Collis-Sandes, Sir T G Esmonde, Bart, M.P ; St J H Donovan, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Right Hon Viscount Castlerosse, Captain MacGillicuddy_, T W Sandes. S M Hussey. Stewards (Horses)—Messrs J D Crosbie, Ed O’Connor, Peter Burke, Geo. Rice, Wm M’Mahon. Stewards (Cattle)—Messrs Wm Bradshaw, G W Elligott, James O’Callaghan, J M’Kenna. Stewards (Kerry Cows and Bulls)—Messrs J Latchford, R Roche, S Mullins, Thomas Healy, J P Enright, E Moran. Sheep and Pigs—Messrs P Sweetman, P Mangan, T Beary, M O’Brien, J Latchford, J Galvin, R Roche. Fowl—Mr TF Cronin. Butter and Honey—Messrs D J Flavin, Ml Dillon. Press Steward—Mr S Magill.
JUDGES:
Horses’ Judges—Major Kiggel and Mr J Evans. Cattle Judges—Messrs W Roberts and W M’Donald. Judges of Kerries—Messrs J Butler and H M’Clure. Judge of Butter—Mr R Gibson. Judge of Honey—M W Boxwell, Patrickswell, Co Limerick. The County of Kerry Agricultural Show was held in Listowel on Tuesday, and taking all circumstances into consideration must be regarded as a successful exhibition. The weather was favourable, and the attendance of the public, particularly in the evening, was extremely large. All the arrangements were well attended to and left very little to be desired. Mr M W M’Elligott, hon sec, with the capable assistance of Mr E J Gleeson, was responsible for the management and discharged his duties in a highly satisfactory manner. The same observation applies to the other officials, all of whom appeared to give general satisfaction. With regard to the exhibits, the entries in the horse section were large, and some of the animals were of an excellent class, while numbers were not up to the mark. The entries in the cattle department were not so large, but the quality of the exhibits showed an improvement on last year. The sheep entered were fairly good, and the pigs exhibited, though not large in number, were of a particularly good class. The butter section afforded some first class exhibits, the fowl and honey departments very little interest was taken though some of the exhibits were of a good quality. Of the exhibitors Messrs Philip Healy, G Mullins, and J F Shea were most successful. Mr Healy won a number of prizes, while Mr Mullins bud Silver Beam, retained his title as champion of the county for three years in succession. Mr Shea , Glenbeigh got first prize for his handsome black filly, Biddy, and would have been awarded first prize for his bay gelding, Tommy, in the remount class but for the fact that he was disqualified for being ” docked ” They are both by his own horse, Hampton Moor, a sire that is sure to make his mark. The fily should distinguish herself in the hunting field or between the flags. Mr J J Galvin, Listowel, offered a number of special prizes for which there was keen competition. The number of industrial exhibits in connection with the Show, though not numerous, were interesting. Messrs McKenna and Kennelly, Listowel, and M MCowen, Tralee, had an imposing display of agricultural machinery, while the Derrymore Tweed Mills were also well represented, and their exhibits attracted considerable attention.
Awards:—Edited some local awards
Class 2—Section 5. Ponies 13.5 hands high and under. 1st prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s—Pierce Wall, Kilmorna, Crotta black, foaled 1898; pedigree unknown, 1st. Michl O’Connor, Listowel, Lily, grey, born May, 1894 , 2nd.
Class 1 Section 8; Best gelding four years old or under, First P O Sullivan, Ardfert.2nd, Ed Horgan, Ballybunion. 3rd, T Leahy, Beenanaspig horse born 1898, pedigree unknown, good class.
Class 2 Section 16; 3rd Timothy Scanlon, Kilmorna- Dark Bay. Reserved.
BULLS: Class 1 section 24. Best bull calved in 1899, George Gunn Mahony, Kilmorna, Pride of Bishop’s Court, 1st.
Class 1 section 27. George Gunn Mahony, Kilmorna, Gort Prince, 2nd.
Class 1 section 35, Best Polled Angus Heifer calved 1899. Philip Healy, Ballygrennan, Black , 1st and second M J Nolan, Moyvane.
Best Kerry Cow in milk or in calf. G G Mahony, Kilmorna 1st; 2nd and 3rd. M J Nolan, reserved.
Class 1 section 38; Miss Jessie Key, Ballybunion, Dromin Maid. 1st. George Gun Mahony, Daisy 1V, 2nd and same reserved.
Class 1 section 39. George Gun Mahony, 1st and 2nd.
PIGS: Class 1 section 61, best boar of white breed under 12 months. Pat Galvin, Abbeydorney 1st. Con Connor, Newtownsandes 2nd.
Class 1 section 62. Best breeding sow, white. G R Browne, Lixnaw, 1st. Timothy Leahy, Athea, 2nd.
SHEEP; Best long wolled, ram any age, Class 1 section 50, Caleb Smith, Tarbert, 1st. J Vesey Fitzgerald, Newtownsandes, 2nd.
Class 1 section 54, Best Shrop or Down ram any age. George R Browne, Rattoo, 1st. George Gun Mahony, 2nd.
Class 1 section 55, best pen of five Shrop or Down ewes, having reared lambs. George Gun Mahony, 1st.
BUTTER
Class 1—section 65. For best firkin or package of butter (mild cured), 56lbs. 1st prize, £1 10s; 2nd. 15s—Thomas G Hill and Son, Tarbert, 1st; Tim Leehy, Athea 2nd ; Mrs K Gallivan, Lyrecrompane, highly commended; and Patrick Trant, do, and reserved.
Class 1—section 66. For best firkin or package of butter (heavy salt), 56’lbs. 1st, £1-10s; 2nd, 15s—Thomas G Hill and Son, Tarbert, 1st; Timothy Leahy, Athea, 2nd; Mrs Gallivan, highly commended; Patrick Trant, do, and reserved.
Class 1—section 67. For the best 6 one lb roll fresh butter. 1st prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s —Thomas G Hill, 1st. Mr Hill was disqualified as be was not entitled to compete in these sections, which were confined to farmers.
Section 69—Case or package of not less than 56, 2 per cent of salt, to be competed for by the creameries in the county—Thomas Hill and Son, Tarbert Creamery, 1st; the Newtownsandes creamery, 2nd. A number of other creameries were highly commended.
Class 1—section 71. For 6 one lb fresh butter rolls. Prize, silver medal. Won by Newtownsandes creamery. Other creameries were highly commended, and the Crotto creamery reserved.
Section 73. Keeping butter in any marketable package, not less than 25 lb, 3 per cent salt. Exhibit to be handed to secretary on Saturday, 27th August. Prize, small silver medal—The Newtownsandes Co-Operative Dairy Society, Limited, Newtownsandes, 1st; very highly commended, the Abbeydorney Co-Operative Wholesale Society, Abbeydorney, and Thomas G Hill and Son, Tarbert Creamery.
Section 74. Fresh butter, 12 2lb rolls free from salt. Packages not returnable; rolls not to be separately wrapped, but exhibited as suitable for London market. Prize, silver medal—Thomas G Hill and Son, Tarbert, 1st; very highly commended, the Co-Operative Creamery, Dromclough and Newtownsandes Creamery.
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Charge of Burglarious Entry and Larceny.
MAGISTERIAL INVESTIGATION AT LISTOWEL.
At a special court held in Listowel on Wednesday, before Mr G L Stack. JP, a young girl named Mary Keane. was charged with having, on the 15th inst, burglarious entered the dwelling-house of Ellen M’Carthy, Ballylongford, and stolen and carried away a sum of about £14 and some valuable securities.
D I Horrigan prosecuted, and Mr H J Marshal, solr., defended.
Ellen M’Carthy deposed that she kept a grocery shop at Ballylongford. She left her house for a time, on the night in question, and saw that the house was locked, and she placed her cash box, which contained three cheques valued for £23, and also a three pound note, a sovereign and about £10 in single notes, under a pillow in her bed-room. On returning she found the back door open, and the wooden bar taken off, a pane of glass in her bed-room window broken,
When defendant was arrested she said, ” Oh, God.” He saw D I Horrigan taking impressions of the tracks.
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Trinity College Estate Commission.
SITTING IN LISTOWEL. The Vice regal Commissioners appointed to inquire into the conditions under which the Trinity College estates are held resumed their sittings at the Courthouse, Listowel, at 11 o’clock on Thursday. The Commissioners are the Right Hon Lord Justice Fitzgibbon, Mr T M Healy, K.C, M.P, and Mr Trench. The principal estates with which the sitting was concerned was the! Blacker-Donglas, the Vesey-Fitzgerald estate, the Sandes estate, and the Gunn estate.
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The Fair Rent Commission, but was regulated in strict proportion to the prices of wheat, oats, beef, mutton and butter. As prices went up it so happened that no change could be made except to make the rent more, and in 1854 the College exercised the power given them under the Act. The calculation would raise the rents nearly 30 per cent, but the College fixed that 20 per cent should be the rise, and in most cases there was such a rise, and it was being paid in some instances down to the present day, and in other instances partly paid, and in One case not paid at all.
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Commission thought that probably the agricultural rental would be about £30,000. That was only as far as their information had gone. There were other rentals which were not agricultural. They thy Commissioners had eight estates in North Kerry to deal with. The first of these was one of three -originally held under one single grant made in 1555, at a rent of £2,375, which was raised in 1865 to £2,818 11s 8d. It continued to be held as one estate until 1889, when it was divided into three parts, these three being the Sandes Estate at Cloongurrane, the Gun or Huggard estate of Derragh and the Hickey estate at Carrignafoy The Cloongurrane estate was divided into three parts , the Gun estate was held in two parts and the Hickey estate was all in one The Sandes estate contained 8,780 acres and the valuation appeared to be £2,606 5s and the College rent £1,688. Of that £1688 yearly
it was returned to them that no less than £3,225 was in arrears. The Derragh lots contained 3,067 acres, the valuation £1,330 10s, and the College rent £550, There, was £825 returned by the College as being in arrears of their head rent, but they bad no return from the grantee. The Hickey estate contained 2028 acres, the valuation £950, and the College rent £580, and it was stated that £870 was in arrears These arrears were of course material, and they should be dealt with in redeeming the College interest. They now came to the most complicated perhaps of all the cases they had to deal with, that was the Blacker-Douglas estate. It was held in no less than six separate grants, and in addition to that there were three distinct leases for 99 years made in the year 1858. That was 46 years ago, and the 99 years was no longer long enough to enable the lessee to sell to the _tenants under the Purchase Acts, and therefore he must either get an extension of his term from the College or the College must concur in the sale. The estate included 25,804 acres, and the returns showed that the rental reserved to the College on the whole estate was £5,031 5s 8d, and the whole rental receivable from the tenants was £7,924 9s 4d. The College didn’t receive the full £5,031, and they had agreed that the rent would be £5,000. There were sub-perpetuities also. The Vesey Fitzgerald estate was one of 2,411 acres, valued at £922 10s, and the College rental was £371 4s, and £556 16s was returned in arrears. There was another Gunn estate of 2,908 acres, valued at £11,011 I8s, paying the College £776 4s 10d, out of which £779 16s 2d was returned as arrears. The next estate was that of Colonel Rice, which was in two lots. They had had no return from Colonel Rice, but the valuation was £254 17s and the College rent £175. The last estate on the list was the Hickson estate which contained 1,460 acres, valued at £669 10s, with 11 College rent of £491 8s 5d. They had received a letter from the solicitor for the tenants, Mr Walsh, Tralee, stating that the agent for the estate had made an offer of sale to the tenants at 23.75 and 20.75 years purchase, or a reduction of 4s 6d and 6s 6d in the pound, on second and first term rents respectively. The majority of the tenants held for 23 and 30 years purchase respectively, or a reduction of 5s and 7s in the pound, which the agent would not accept. The tenants agreed to remain as yearly tenants, and offered a gale of rent which the agent refused, and insisted on being paid a full year’s rent which included the hanging gale. This the tenants would not pay, and they each received a civil bill for a full year’s rent. On second consideration the tenants agreed accept the offer of 20.75 and 23.75 years’ purchase, and acquainted the agents, who refused to grant these terms, and insisted on the tenants, who refused his first offer, purchasing at 21 and 24 years, a quarter of a year’s purchase more, and to pay down a gale of rent with costs. This was characterised in the letter as a very severe proceeding, and the Commissioners were asked that the matters set forth should receive consideration. The Commissioners, the chairman continued, had no power to make bargains. They could only suggest a means by which dealings might be facilitated, but one of the things they could do would be this, that when they understood what the facts of the ease were, and when they saw that two parties were within a quarter of a years’ purchase of each other, they could make up their minds as to which was reasonable and which was not, and say that it would appear to them that purchase would be facilitated by treating as unreasonable
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Evidence was given with regard to the Sandes estate by Mr T W Sandes; for the Blacker-Douglas estate by the sub-agent, Mr Mullins, and Mr T Gunn in connection with the Gunn estate. The Hickson estate and Vesey Fitzgerald estate were also under consideration, and evidence having been given in reference to each, the Commission adjourned to Dublin in October.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, 24 July, 1909; Page: 3
Death & Funeral of Mr Maurice
Woulfe, Kiltean, Listowel.
In the person of Mr Maurice Woulfe, Kiltean a few miles from Listowel, has passed away one of the few remaining links between what is popularly known as “the old Board” and the new order of administration. In many respects the old order of things had their advantages, and in many respects the new order of things have their disadvantages. To be a guardian at the time that Mr Woulfe was a guardian was quite different to the position occupied by his successors. At that time, as some of us remember, there were what was called euphoniously perhaps— Ex-officio Guardians,” by reason of the fact that they were entitled to sit—to ” sit” on the Board in more ways than one, by reason of their property qualification, and as a consequence “ruled the roost” to a certain extent. However, there were independent men, very independent men even in those days, and certainly amongst the members who cherished his independence was Maurice Woulfe.
As he had readied the ripe age of 86 years, so that his death was only the natural termination of a long and honourable career, and that the members of the Rural District Council and Board of Guardians on last Friday, with much melancholy, unanimously passed a vote of condolence to his family and friend in connection with the sad occasion was only what might be expected when it concerned the ” grand old man” of fair Kiltean.
The funeral on Saturday was, needless to say, of very large proportions—so much so that it is only possible for us to give the names of a few immediate friends.
The Very Rev J Canon Molyneaux, PP, V F, Ballybunion, assisted by the Rev Fr Burke, CC, do; Rev Fr Dillon, do, and The Rev Jas Cronin, Bealkilla, performed the burial service.
The following were amongst those present at the enormous and solemn cortege to Killihenny:—
Chief mourners—Mary Woulfe (wife); Thos Woulfe (brother); James, Richard, Matthew, and Timothy Woulfe (sons); Madge and Babe Woulfe (daughters-in-law); Maurice Neilan, Mary Neilan, Mollie, Kattie, Matt, Christie, Moss and Joe Woulfe (grand-children); P O’Connor (brother-inlaw); Jerh Lyons, Listowel; Jas Lyons, M Lyons, Mrs M Lyons (sister-in-law); Mrs Harnett, Mrs Brosnan, Mrs Stack, Hannah O’Connell, Maggie, Bridie, Eily and Birdie Woulfe (nieces); Terence O’Connor, Gurtnatminch; John Dalton, Ashgrove, Newcastle-west; Jas, Richard and John Woulfe (nephews); Masters Jack and Tony Lamb, Tralee (grand-nephews); Mrs Stack and P Horgan (_nephews-in-Iaw); Thos Cronin (brother-in-law) and Mrs Cronin, Knockanure; R J Woulfe, Finuge; John and Wm Fuller, P D Mangan, and Mrs Mangan, John M’Carthy, Listowel, Denis M’Carthy, Kilfeighney; Charles M M’Carthy, Ballylongford; Jas and Mrs Maher, Dysert; Batt and James Maher, Trieneragh; Cornelius and Mrs M’Sweeney, Killarda; Jerh, Jas and Mrs M’Sweeney, Killarada; Pat, Edward and Mrs O’Connor, Ballyduff.
Amongst the general public the following came under our observation—T O’Connell; J P, M C C, C R D C; T Keane EDC chairman, Board of Guardians ; P O’Carroll, J P; Dr Leane, Dr Dillon (junor); J Keane, R D C; J Walsh, R D C; T O’Sullivan, R D C; J R Boyle, RDC;M Carmody, R D C; R OCallaghan, R D C ; E Moran, R D 0; J Rice Ballyloughran; Miss Danaher Killarada; J O’Connell, Scartleigh, P and Miss O’Brien, Ballylongford; J O’Brien, Ballyline; John Dee, Gurtnaminch; T D O’Connor, P Scanlan, T Corridan, J Walsh. (Walsh Bros Listowel) T O’Connor, Michl Lyons, The Square; J Murphy, Market street; Miss G M’Mahon, do; Master Jack and Mrs Barry. William-street; J J Gavin, T Collins, T Dowd, Listowel; W O’Sullivan, E Enright, J M’Mahon. Mrs O’Flaherty, Ballybunion: E O’Connor, Ash Grove, Newcastlewest; P O’Brien, N T; P J Sheehy NT; D Dillon. NT; P Langford. NT; Mrs and Miss Stack, N Ts; Timothy O’Sullivan, R O; Michael, Edward and Thomas Neilan, Thomas Sheehy, John Barrett. J Whelan, J O’Connell, J Dineen, T Harrington, M Cronin, Finuge; Thos Horgan, T Flavin, J Treacy, Finuge; John Gunn, Mrs T O’Connor, Rahoona; D Boland, Wm Doyle, Thos M’Namara, Jerh Behan, P Sweeney, M J Murphy, M Hanrahan, M Byrnes, M Murphy, Jas O’Carroll. Jas Barry, Sylvester Horgan, David Dillon, Kiltean ; Richard and Jerh Kissane, John and Nellie Treacy, Kiltean; Jerh M’Mahon, Wm Doyle (junr); Thos and Mrs M’Carthy, E. O’Sullivan, Roger Murphy, T Dowd, Coolbeha; D Broderick, J Walsh, Eyre and Maurice Stack, J J Stack, M J Stack T J Stack, J E Stack, John Coughlan. etc, etc
The following sent wreaths—” In grateful and affectionate remembrance from Dick and Nora to father—affectionate and family and fond remembrance from all in Droumolough.” R.I P.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 01 April, 1911; Page: 8
ANNUAL CONTRACTS. Listowel Board. THE LATE MRS. McCARTHY
The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday, Mr. T. Keane, Chairman, presiding. Other members present were—Messrs. M. Carmody, J. Carmody, E. Walsh, T. T. Relihan, Wm. McCarthy, Jerh. Dee, Ml. Collins, Patrick Kelly, Win. Fuller, S. Fuller, Win. Tuomey, Jerh. Kennelly, Ml. O’Connor. W. L. Creagh-Harnett, J.P.; John McElligott, M. Enright, Jer Keane, Wm. Collins, Daniel Mangan, J. C. Harnett., J.P. Mr M. O’Connell, Clerk, was also in attendance.
The important; business of the meeting was the consideration of tenders for the annual supplies;
MUTTON. For the supply of mutton to the Workhouse Mr. James Kenny, Listowel,. was accepted at 5.75d
BEEF. The tender of Michael O’Hanlon, Listowel, was accepted at 5d.
OX OR COW HEADS WITH TONGUE. The tender of Richard Hogan, Ballybunion, was accepted at 3s. per head.
HOUGHS. The tender of James Kenny, Listowel, was accepted at 2.5d. per lb.
PORK (IRISH). The tender of James Crowley, Listowel, – for the above was accepted, at 58s. per cwt.
POTATOES. The tender of Bridget Healy, Ballygrennan, was accepted for the supply of potatoes for six months at 5.75d. per stone.
BUTTER.The tender of Messrs. T. and P. Corridan, Listowel, at 7s. 9d. per cwt.,
FRESH EGGS. The tender of Messrs. T. and P. Corridan, Listowel, for the supply of fresh eggs was accepted at 9s. 7d. per. 120.
PROVISIONS, NECESSARIES. GROCERIES, ETC.
Mrs. Johanna Spillane, Listowel, tendered and was accepted for the supply of the following:—Candles, at 2s. 5d. per dozen lbs. ; best altar wax candles, Is. 2d. perlb.; best sperm candles, 4s 5d. per dozen lbs.-; starch, at 22s. 2d. per cwt.; cocoa, shell, 10s. 9d., do.; cocoa (Van Houten’s) at 2s. 5.5d. per 1lb tin.
James Lehane was declared contractor for the- following:—Paraffin oil, 5.5d per gallon; Peral barley, 2d. per lb.: black ground pepper 6.5d do; washing soda, 3s. 9d. per cwt.
Messrs. T. and P. Corridan, Listowel, for the following:— soft sugar, 17s. 4.5d. per cwt.; rice, 13s. 9d. do.; jam (Irish Cork made), 4.5d. per lb.
John J. Galvin for the following was accepted:—Soda water, Is. 2d. per doz.; lemonade, Is. 2d. do.; porter, Is. 7d. do; soap, 24s. per cwt. tobacco, 3s. lOd. Per lb.
Nora. C. Harnett, Listowel, for altar wine at 17s. 6d. per dozen; brandy, 6s. per bottle.
Jeremiah M. Galvin, the Square, Listowel—Whiskey, at £1-3s. 9d. per gallon. James Crowley, Listowel, lump salt at 2s. 6d. per cwt.
PLUMBING. The tender of Wm. Carmody, Listowel, was accepted for keeping cistern, water works and all plumbing -work in the Workhouse in repair at £20.
GLAZING. James Bunyan, Listowel, was declared contractor for the glazing of the Workhouse at £7 10s.
BREAD, FLOUR, INDIAN MEAL AND OATMEAL. The following were declared contractors for the goods after their names:—Julia Nolan, William ‘Street, Listowel, flour_:-at Is. 6d. per stone; oatmeal . 27s. 6p. per sack of 20 stone:; Catherine Cain, Listowel, bread at 4.75 per 4 lb loaf
Daniel Browne, Listowel, Indian meal, 17s. per sack.
MILK. The
total contract for milk was for -74 gallons. The Clerk said there would only be about 45 gallons required in the summer —May to November. The winter supply was estimated at 60 daily. The following tenders were accepted, the amount of milk to be reduced pro rata to the amount tendered for:—R Brown, Listowel, 14 gallons, at 8d., do.; Bridget Healy, Ballygrennan, 15 gallons, 8d., do; Mary O’Connell, Scartleagh, 15 gallons, at 8d., do.; Stephen. Stack, Dromin, Listowel, 15 gallons, at 8d, do; John Keane, Church Street, Listowel, 15 gallons, at 8d.; John Finucane, Listowel, tendered for 3 gallons, at 9d. do.; Michl. Dillon, Knockanasy, 20 gallons, at 8.25d. do.
Mrs. Bridget Healy, Ballygrennan, was declared contractor for skim milk for 12 gallons at 5.75d. per gallon ;
TURF. Maurice. Connor, Craughatoosane, tendered for 100 boxes of turf at 2s. 8d. per box,
SWEEP. Tom Stack, Listowel, was declared contractor for the sweeping of the chimneys , etc., at £8. STOCKTAKER. Daniel Boland, Lisselton Cross, was appointed stocktaker at £5.
OFFAL. The offal of the Workhouse was given to John Browne, Church Street, Listowel, for the year for 9s. per week.
Mr Mangan said, The loyalists of the North boasted of loyalty. Now they should propose from that Board that if King George came over that they should have a deputation – from every Board in Ireland to welcome him. They were no bigots. The vote of that Board for the Protestant, Mr. Creagh, against the Catholic, Mr. Moran was that Mr. Creagh was elected by three times the number of votes of the other man. That showed that they were, no bigots. Chairman—On that important question you should put in notice of motion and not bring it on a contract day.
. Mr. Mangan—I wrote to the King of England and Chairman—I will adjourn the Board if Mr. Mangan goes on like that.
Mr. Mangan read a letter which he received through the Lord Chancellor acknowledging receipt of his letter of tlio 18th inst.
ABLE-BODIED MEN. Mr. John Carmody asked that the able-bodied men in the House should be brought before the Board with the object of discharging them.
THE LATE MRS. MCCARTHY. Mr. Michael O’Connor said he wish to propose the following resolution which he was sure would appeal to them: Resolved—That at we adjourn this meeting when the annual contracts have been considered and disposed of as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mrs McCarthy. Ballybunion and of our deep sorrow for her bereaved husband, Mr P
McCarthy, the courteous and able Manager of the Lartigue railway, as well to her highly respected mother. Mrs. Spillane, Listowel. The Chairman seconded the motion
The resolution was passed .
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Monday, 14 April, 1913; Page: 9
MATCHES IN L1STOWEL CORK v. KERRY. LIMERICK v. KERRY.
In Listowel yesterday two matches were set for decision. Primary interest centred in the meeting of Cork and Kerry in the football event. This interest was more or Jess confined to the Kingdom, for in view of the impending contest with Louth at Jones’s road on the 4th May, the Kerry men were anxious to see how their representatives were doing in their practices for the, great tussle at Jones’s road. Hence, though the match was virtually the final of the Ivernian gold medal tournament, it was but a secondary consideration when compared with the greater issue involved between Kerry and Louth. All “the Nuts” were in evidence, and the individual performances of the Kerry men were carefully noted. The Lee selected, who represented Cork, were a pretty formidable combination, and if there had been such an element as luck on the Cork side, there might have been a different result. However, the Kerry men gave an excellent account of themselves, and with more practice and combined play they ought to give Louth a close run, if not win outright. The field arrangements were excellent, and the gate receipts reached a satisfactory figure. In connection with the day’s arrangements a special word of praise is due to Mr. John Moran, of Tralee, whose zeal was most marked Kerry came out with a comfortable margin. The next event, Kerry v. Limerick, in hurling was an interesting tussle, so far as it went. It was for the most part a hard slogging encounter, but there was in evidence an apparent lack of knowledge of the rules. Kerry had much the batter of the bargain, and emerged victors on an encouraging margin. The Limerick seventeen was a scratch selection, and the contest was only of the friendly variety.
Details: —FOOTBALL. CORK v KERRY
FIRST Half Cork immediately pressed, and Lawlor saved. Following on the delivery Kerry worked to the centre, where they were penalised, but no advantage, ensued. The next feature was a free to Kerry within their own lines, but nothing came of it, and Cork again breaking away soon after. Shea was responsible for Kerry’s encroachment. Fitzgerald assisted the movement, but the ball went dead. Kerry pressed again in full force, and Murty O’Shea, who was playing a fine game for Cork, cleared the lines only for a brief period, for Kerry again crossed over, and Con Murphy landed a point for “the Kingdom.” From the send-out play remained for some moments at the half way. Cahill was to the fore at this stage, and Kerry had made a substantial advance, but had to retreat, Cork in turn putting their adversaries to the test. Rice cleared well to the quarter way, where a, vigorous tussle followed favouring Cork. The latter came out of the ordeal with flying colours, and Power sent wide. A series of clever exchanges marked the next stage of the game, Kerry eventually sending wide of the mark. Kerry again looked dangerous, and Barrett brought off a good save for Cork. Another determined rush of Cork was frustrated by Lawlor who was a tower of strength to the Kerry back line. The Cork forwards indulged in a neat combination bout, and it looked like fructifying, had not Power’s kick gone wide. Murty O’She’s, dispatched Cork on another attacking mission, and a seventy yards to them, taken by Brennan, looked promising. A great tussle raged at the mouth of the Kerry posts, and a timely free relieved the pressure. A fine centring kick by Morris gave Cork another opening, but this ball went dead. Both sides having had a large share of long field interchanges, Lehane was in possession, but had not much time to bring about a successful attempt, his kick going wide. From the delivery, Kerry broke away, and Skinner sent wide! A seventy to Kerry, taken by Costelloe gave place to a dangerous assault on the Cork posts. The Cork backs and centres put the forward line in command, and Kerry’s stronghold was the scene of a great invasion. After a lot of hard and clever footwork the ball went out of play. In Kerry’s next attack a similar result followed. Another intercharge saw Kerry going strong, and Fitzgerald had hard lines in not pulling off a score. On resuming Cork were penalised, and had a narrow escape, a feature of their play having been a sound defensive game, in which M. Mehigan was prominent. Renewing the game, Moriarty sent Kerry away. It was an excellently executed movement, and a score was lost on the smallest margin. A nice display of football was manifested in the following tussle. Lehane was prominent in the picture, but the ball travelled over the end line. A seventy to Cork did not materialise, and Manning shone out in Cork’s next onslaught. Costelloe cleared, and a neat point by Fitzgerald followed. The next feature of interest was a hard shot by Con Murphy, supported by Rice, who let in Fitzgerald for a goal for Kerry. The stages of the game which brought in the half-hour were particularly fast. Half-time score;—KERRY—1 goal 2 points. CORK—Nil.
SECOND HALF. It was a blank sheet for Cork on turning over, but their supporters were confident that the second moiety would be strongly in their favour. Lehane at once sent Cork attacking. They had assumed a strong position until Lawlor caused a retirement. Donovan, who was much in the limelight on the Cork side, sent the latter back, and after Mehigan had cleared Clifford shot a point. Kerry returned to the attack, the ball going over off the backs. A fine shot by Costelloe went to Cahill who accounted for a point for Kerry. Lehane supported the kick-out, and Driscoll rendered able assistance, but was dispossessed. A free to Kerry followed, of which Kenneally made the most, centring to Doyle, who had a point. Kerry were subsequently penalised, and Brennan’s kick left play at the Kerry 21, where Connell was in command, but a favourable opening was lost by the ball giving wide. Another encroachment saw Kerry in evidence, but Doyle sent dead at the Cork end. D. Mehigan improved on the delivery, but the opposing backs cleared to touch- Another Cork attack, and Costelloe cleared, the Kerryman having hard luck in C. Murphy sending over the cross-bar. A fine performance by Donovan appeared to be promising, but Spillane quickly returned to Fitzgerald, who sent over for a 5O, which went dead. A free to Cork saw them break away, but Power cleared in splendid style. O’Neill sent back, but the leather was doubled wide, Kerry got going again, but a free lost them the advantage. Donovan sent to Connell who pulled off a point. Cork resumed the Attack, and a neat centre by Lehane re-bounded off Lawlor for a 50. This was cleared, but a hot bout followed without result. A free to Kerry near the lines went dead and a similar award going to the same side. Shea received and sent in a clever overhead shot for a point. Cork were again penalised, but M. Mehigan cleared. Kerry returned to send dead. Nearing the close of the game Cork rushed a goal, and the final whistle left the contestants:
KERRY—2 gaols 7 points. CORK—1 goal 1 point.
Kerry Team—Mullins, Lawlor, Rice, Costelloe, Healy, Murphy, Kenneally. Carroll, Spillane, Rice, O’Shea, Clifford, Moriarty. Cahill, Skinner, Doyle.
The Cork team, which was made up of representatives of Lees, Macroom, and Nils, was as follows—M. Mehigan, J. Lynch, R. Barrett , M. O’Shea, J. Brennan, Donovan, W. Lehane, Manning, D. Mehigan, O’Driscoll, Downey; O’Neill, O’Connell, M. Keane, W. Power, A. Sheehan, Morris.
_Referee—-Mt- J. McCarthy.
HURLING
Limerick v. KERRY. . .
The match opened rather tamely, each end been visited in close succession. An opening at last offered Kerry, but Limerick goal custodian cleverly averted. Kerry did most of the attacking, and after ten minutes play scored a goal. The resumption saw Limerick put, in a series of smart exchange only to be met with the most stubborn opposition. Maintaining the pressure, the Kerry posts were again in danger. It was an ideal chance of a goal for Limerick, but was very badly muffed. After some hard slogging bouts, Kerry got through for a point, and after a lot of play of a fluctuating nature, limerick pulled off a minor. In the subsequent encounter, a free went to Limerick, who supplemented with a point. Prior to the expiration of the half-time whistle. the pace at which the respective sides worked was faster. Half-time score:—KERRY—1 goal 1 point. LIMERICK—2 points.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 28 June, 1913; Page: 7
SHOW AT LISTOWEL.SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKING.
Patron—Most Rev. J. Mangan, D.D., Lord Bishop of Kerry. President—Very Rev. Canon O’Riordan, P.P., V.F. Vice-Presidents—P. J. Janasz, Kilmorna. House; C. Dromgoole, County Court Judge; W. M. M’Elligott, C.P.S.; Right Hon. the Earl of Kenmare, J. D. Crosbie, D.L; P. Healy, J.P.; Capt. Leslie, Tarbert; Rev. T. Trant, M. J. Flavin, J Latchford, J.P.; Rev. P. Sheehan, Listowel; Rev. C. O’Sullivan, Listowel; Rev. P. Breen, Listowel; M. J. Nolan, J.P.; J. M’Kenna, M.C.C.; Ww. Stack, Patrick Trant, J.P.; J. McAulay, J.P.; D. M. Rattray, J.P,; John Bolster. Committee—’Messrs. Tom Keane, M Dillon, J. Somers, J. J. Keane, T.D O’Sullivan, R.D.C.; J. Crowley, M.R.C.V.S.; J Pierse, M.R.C.V S: D. J. Flavin, C.U.D.C., J.P.; J. C Harnett, J.P.; J. Scully, M. Finucane, P. Corridan, J. Lee, D H Leane, L.P.S.I.; J. J. Galvin, M. Leonard, J. Kenny, J.P.; J. J. Galvin, Rushy Park; Batt Maher, R. M. Woulfe, P. O’Connor, J. Boland, J.P., M. O’Connell . M. Horgan, J. Buckley, D. J. Enright, James O’Connor. Thomas Leahy, James Hunt, Timothy Leahy, Jeremiah Galvin, James O’Hanlon, Samuel Fitzell, P. D. Mangan , Thos. O’Connor, E. Horgan, T. Molyneaux, N.T.; John Fitzell, Denis Nolan, Ml. M’Carthy, Ed’. Molyneaux. G. Pierse, M.C.C.; Thomas Barton, Patrick Broderick, William Collins, V.C., R.D.C; James Larkin, P. Flynn , T. Woulfe, M.D ; M. Shanahan, John Trant, Dl. Boland, John Maher, Robert Keating, James Keane, Caleb Smith, Jer. Dillon, E. O’Connor, G. McElligott, Robert Stack, G. O’Gorman. M.C.C; Jn. Owen, Florence Harty, R.D.C; J. B. Rice, John O’Connell, Wm. O’Connor, Daniel Pierse, J.P.; Florence O’Sullivan, J.P.; R. D. Murphy, J.P.; Ty. Fitzgerald , R.D.C; Daniel Costelloe, Ml. O’Connor, U.D.C.; T. J. Walsh, U.D.C; C Dillon, U.D.C; E Moran, U.D.C; James Lynch, Timy. O’Brien; Patrick O’Connor, Coilbee; Thomas M’Auliffe, Listowel; T. E. Bennett, do.; Michael O’Connell, Clerk of Union: John Fahey, Listowel; .Jerh. Galvin, Rathea; Patrick Fitzgibbon, Listowel; Mce.J Carroll, do.; Richd. Kissane, Ml. Mangan , R. M. Woulfe, J. M. Nolan, Tarmons; Ty. O’Brien, Listowel; Michael Dillon , Knockanassig; P. Carmody, T. Lawlor, Captain Finch, Edward Harty, Ml. O’Connell, R.D.C, Toornageehy; Patrick Cashman, Daniel O’Leary, Island; Jer. P. Kennelly, Knockanure; Thos. O’Connor, Patrick O’Connor, R.D.C; Edmond O’Connor , Derrindave; Dr, O’Halloran, J. ML Woulfe. R.D.C; Samuel Fitzell , Dr. Woulfe . Tarbert; John Fitzell, Thomas Healy, John Mullane, Derry; P. D. Kennelly, Knockanure; Patrick Sweeney, Ballyegan, Dr. O’Connor, Listowel; B. Johnston, do.; James Raymond, solr., do.; Paul Sweetman, do: Gerald Mc-Elligott, Burntwood; E. O’Connor, Tullamore; Timothy Buckley, Knockane;- Thos. Armstrong, Robt. Stack, Timy. Buckley, Meenanare; J. Kennelly, Bedford; J. Kennelly, Woodford; T. M. O’Connor, R.D.C
Judges—Hunters, General Purpose and Ponies—J. W. A. Harris, Ballykisteen, Limerick Junction. Agricultural Horses—W. Mitchell, Retown, Co. Kilkenny. Shorthorn Cattle—Jas Raffan, Kilfrush, Knocklov, Co. Limerick. Aberdeen, Angus, Kerries and Dexters—W. Mitchell, Retown , Co. Kilkenny. Sheep—James Raffan , Kilfrush. Pies—Denis Slattery, Tralee. Poultry—Miss Jones, Poultry Instructress, Limerick. Dogs—Luke Crabtree, Highfield, Hilsworth.
It has, indeed, been given to few Agricultural Societies to make such a successful event as was recorded on Tuesday at Listowel, when the North Kerry Agricultural Society held its reunion. The Society has been only recently established, but it has the advantage of a large and influential membership and a hard-working committee. The time available for organising the Show was necessarily very limited, and the work to be performed very heavy. The Sports field adjacent to the town was selected as the venue, but it was devoid of anything in the nature of those fixtures so essential to a show ground. And then again, most of the members were new to such work, but they were all enthusiastic. Everything went on practically without a single hitch, with the result that Tuesday’s Show was one which any district might well be proud of. The prize list was a very comprehensive one
Committee are to be heartily congratulated on the results attained by them. Exhibitors entered in grounds were absolutely crowded with young and old of both sexes every one of whom seemed to find something to interest them there. The band alone (that of St. Joseph’s Industrial School, Tralee)
was well worth going in to listen to, and the
Committee certainly made a happy choice in their engagement. Last, but
not least, the Secretary deserves special mention. The-greater part of the hard work fell on h
Sample of winners with local names; Class 9 – Best Gelding or Filly, 3 years old, 22 entries. 1st David P Griffin Farranfore, The Major chestnut sire ‘Menander; 2nd, Hugh Goulding, Knockanure, Newtownsandes , “Molly” : 3rd, D. M. Rattray , Gortnaskehv, Ballybunion, “Gort Emperor,” bay; very highly commended , Thomas B. Silles, Lixnaw, “Jim,” chestnut; highly commended , M. J. Nolan, Moyvane House Newtownsande; Thomas O’Connor, Kilmorna, Duagh.
Class 10.—Best Gelding or Filly, 2 years old. 15 entries. 1st, Mrs. Mc-Carthy, Woodford, Listowel, filly chestnut by Split the Wind; 2nd, MJ. O’Connor, Market Street. Listowel, “Fanny”;
AGRICULTURAL HORSES (OPEN).
Class 14.—Best Gelding or Filly, 2 years old. 1st, Florence Harty, O’Dorney, dark bay or brown mare; 2nd, Ed. Molyneaux, Woodford, Listowel, gelding , black ; highly commended, Richard Woulfe, Dromlought, Liselton, “Royal Con,”” bay; commended , James O’Hanlon , Dooncaha Lodge, Tarbert , gelding, “The Lord of Dooncaha,” bay, reserved, Patrick Lvons, Knockbrane , Listowel, “Miss Bardon,” chestnut.
General Purpose Horse
Class 19.—Best Gelding or Filly, 3 years old for general purposes. 1st, Michael Kissane, Larharsha , Liselton, gelding, brown : 2nd., P. D. Kennelly, Knockanure, filly, “brown; reserved, D. McEnery, Tubberturreen , Newtownsandes, “Molly,” bay filly; highly commended. Wm. Dowd, Coolbeha, Liselton, “Tom,” gelding black.
Class 20—Best Gelding or Filly, 2 years ‘old , for general purposes. 1st, Thomas Leahy, Lisaniska, Kilmorna, gelding, chestnut; 2nd, Mce. O’Connell, Gortarishy, Lixnaw , “Sarah,” filly bay; reserved, Daniel Kissane, Rathroe , Ballybunion, filly, bay.
Class 21.—Best Colt, Gelding, or Filly, 1 year old for general purposes. 6 entries . 1st, Con McAuliffe, Castleisland , filly, grey; 2nd , Denis Sullivan, Ballydonoghue, Liselton, filly, Flying Dan, dark bay; reserved, Thos Leahy, Lisaniskea, Kilmorna. gelding, black; highly commended , Thomas Relihan, Kilcara , Duagh, Young Style, grey, and A. Greany Knocknagoshel.
PONY CLASSES, OPEN.
Class 23—Best Pony under 13,2 hands. —19 entries. 1st, Richard Jones, Kilgyn, Lixnaw , Dandy, gelding, black; 2nd, Wm .Collins, Aughrim, Newtownsandes , Cissie’s Fancy, mare, bay, by Speaker; very highly commended, J. Lawor, Tralee; highly commended, G. J. Pierse , M,D., Bishop’s Court, Lixnaw, Dolly, Walsh, mare, black.
Class’26—Best Donkey , including Cart and Harness. (Confined to cottiers within Listowel Union district in County Kerry whose valuation does not exceed £5. First prize presented by Mr. W. McElligott, C.P.S.. Listowel. 1st, William Lovett, Tullamore, Listowel, male, grey; 2nd, John Fitzgerald , Ballyconry, Liselton Cross half Spanish, dark.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Wednesday, 27 August, 1913; Page: 3
Listowel Races INITIAL MEETING.
On Thursday night, at 8.30, the initial meeting of the Listowel Rice Committee was held in the Town Hall for the purpose of taking steps towards the promotion of this popular and successful annual fixture. Mr D J Flavin. J.P, C.U.D.C, was moved to the chair, and the other members present were—Messrs M Mulvihill, R.D.C; D H Leane, L.P.S I; T O’Sullivan, Market Street; J J Stack, J C Harnett, J.P; M R Dillon, T Bennett, F O’Connor, L G Creagh, solr, hon sec, and J B Tackaberry, assistant sec.
It was decided that the races should come off on the Island course on the 14th and 15th October.
The Secretary announced that there was only £234 due to the National Bank, which was considered satisfactory.
With regard to the erection of the stand Mr Bennett said there were several things should be added to it this year that were necessary, particularly a ladies dressing room. Mr Leane concurred, but thought the wisest thing they could do was for Mr Tackaberry to advertise for tenders for the erection of the stand, and ticket office, and they could make whatever additions they considered necessary later on. This course was agreed to. In reference to the collections, Mr Mulvihill proposed that they collect as usual the villages of Ballylongford. Newtownsandes, Tarbert, Glin and Knockanure. Mr Dillon objected, and proposed that the villages mentioned be not collected, as it was only waste of time. Mr Mulvihill said they got £4, 10s the last time and £1 he paid himself. Mr Stack—And about £7 more worth of abuse we got (laughter). Mr O’Connor seconded Mr Dillon’s proposition, and Mr Leane that of Mr Mulvihill, and on a division Mr Mulvihill’s motion was carried by one majority. With regard to the cost of admission to the stand, Mr Leane proposed that the prices be 5s and 7s to the first and second stands respectively. Mr Bennett seconded the motion. Mr Harnett objected to any increase on the old price, 5s, as he believed it would be a failure. On a division, it was decided to increase the entrance money to the grand stand to 7s. The Chairman said he was only sorry they had not a cheap stand, say 2s. Mr Tackaberry—In my recollection we had a stand at 2s one time, and it was a tremendous failure. The transaction of some routine business terminated the meeting.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 20 June, 1914; Page: 8
DEATH OF MR. MCE. LEONARD, J.P of LISTOWEL.
It is with much regret we have to announce the death of Mr Maurice Leonard, J.P., which took place at his residence, Listowel, on Monday last. The deceased gentleman was well known throughout Kerry, having been for many years agent to the Earl of Kenmare. : The funeral[j1] which was largely attended, took place on Wednesday, leaving Listowel for Lisselton at 1 o’clock
TRALEE GUARDIANS and COUNCIL
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST COUNTY officials;
Mr William O’Riordan proposed, and Mr C D OConnor seconded the following resolution
That we in conjunction with other public bodies in this County call upon the Local Government Board to have a sworn inquiry into the action of county officials who not only canvassed, and used their Influence, but intimidated voters in the recent county elections, and that evidence is forthcoming, to substantiate this charge. Vote 10 for 27 against.
The Local Government Board _sanctioned the following payments—3s.-to Catherine. Doyle for taking an epileptic patient; 6s. per day to Thos Kerins, plasterer, and 3s a day to his assistant; £3 12s. 6d. to Professor McWeeney for examination of samples of sputa of Workhouse inmates.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.06.1914, page 1
Letter from F Quinlan from Knockenagh, Lisselton Cross. 15 June 1914 to editor of Kerryman. Asking the new councillors to divide the road up in sections of 1-5 to 2 miles and give the section to labourers to maintain them. Report of Quarant Ore in Listowel at the Presentation Convent, Priests included; Rev C O Sullivan, Rev M Hayes Sale, Australia, Rev M Enright of Alton, USA, Rev J S Dillon. Rev T Moriarty. Rev Edward Leen CSSP Ordained in Rome at St John of Laterns, by Cardinal Pompile ?, attached to Rockwell.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Thursday, 30 August, 1928; Page: 9
NORTH KERRY SHOW
Excellent Exhibition At Listowel. LADY’S FLYING FEATS.
Committee:—The Earl of Kenmare, Maj McGillicuddy, A. J. McGillicuddy, Rev. M.,Costelloe, C.C, Listowel; Rev. D F. O’Sullivan, C.C., do.; Rev.. J. Moynihan, President St. Michael’s College; Very Rev. Canon Breen, President St. Brendan’s, Killarney; Rev. M. Keane, P.P., Newtownsandes: Rev J. O’Connor, P.P., Tarbert; Rev. J. S.Dillon, P.P., Valentia; Rev. Canon Adderley, Listowel; W. M. Mc-Elligott, J. J. McKenna, J. Bolster, P. Trant, J. Latchford, F. A. Latchford, J. McCarthy, Major Leslie, R. Roche, Magliss, and E. Foley; Chairman—John Bolster; Vice-Chairman— Terence O’Connor; Hon. Secretary—Patrick Corridan; and Secretary—Jeremiah Buckley. Judges:—Cattle, W O’Callaghan, D. O’Connor, R. E. Chute, and S. Williams; Sheep and Swine S. Williams; Ponies, R. K. Chute; Hunters, T. O’Brien and M. Moore: General Purpose and Heavy Horses, E. Fitzgerald; Poultry, Miss Arrigan; Needlework, – Knitting and Lace, Miss Brien ; Painting, Leo Whelan : Butter, T.Mullins, and J. Ryan; Rabbits, Mrs McCarthy and Mrs. Gorey; Horticulture, .Mr Malone.
Edited; Milch cows and Kerry’s trebled their numbers of last year, while young shorthorn cattle doubled their previous total, and Aberdeen Angus were also strongly represented. Despite the poorness of the land around the area , the display of horses was excellent. The yearlings especially showed a marked improvement on last year.
A well arranged musical programme played by Tralee Industrial School band, was generally appreciated
LADY HEATH WELCOMED.
One of the outstanding features of the proceedings was undoubtedly the aviation display provided by Lady Heath, the well-known airwoman . In her Moth “plane she made two trips from Ballybunion, where she is staying at present, to Listowel, and landed on the Listowel racecourse. On each of these trips Lady Heath was accompanied by a passenger and the flights were accomplished in most efficient fashion. In the second trip the plane gracefully circled over the show grounds for some time and underwent feats of looping the loop, banking, and other evolutions, to the great delight of the gathering in the show grounds. It was a most popular and appreciative feature of the show’s proceedings. Following her second visit to Listowel, Lady Heath motored to the show grounds and was received by members of the Urban Council and Show Committee and extended a most cordial welcome. The gathering joined in the greetings and Lady Heath was extended repeated cheers. An address of welcome and congratulations on her flying and services in the development of aviation , as well as her kindness in flying her plane to Listowel, was presented to her by Mr Walsh, chairman , on behalf of the Listowel Urban Council, amidst a scene of general enthusiasm.
The following was the address:—”On behalf of the citizens, the Listowel Urban Council greet you and bid you a kindly and hearty welcome to our town. We highly appreciate the honour conferred by your visit. At all times we have had the greatest admiration for your daring air feats. For your courage and intrepidity, proudly conscious of the fact that Ireland, and in particular the Province of Munster , has given birth to a lady of such noble qualities and fearless personality.
“Again we greet you and hope that your short stay will be filled with pleasure and that on your departure you will carry with you happy recollections of Listowel.
Lady Heath suitably acknowledged the address and said she would always remember their lovely welcome. No welcome was as pleasing as that which was forthcoming when one came back to his or her own country. She was deeply grateful to them for all their kindness and welcome. She added that she believed aviation would be of great use to Ireland in the future. It would be the means of bringing other countries nearer to them and their country nearer to the countries with which they had connections, especially in trade and commerce. In ways ways aviation would do a great deal for Ireland. No country could lead if it its transport lagged behind.
Before returning to Ballybunion in her ‘plane. Lady Heath joined the show gathering, and evinced a deep interest in the jumping competitions and exhibits in the different departments.
EDITED Results;
Foal, hunter type, 3rd D Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy, Newtown. Agricultural Horses. M Carmody, Ahalana, Newtownsandes. One year old general purpose, 3rd James Kennelly, Knockanure. Pony, 1st James Kennelly, Knockanure. Cattle Dairy Shorthorn. 1st ,E J Mulvihill, Knockanure, Newtownsandes. Dairy shorthorn Bull born before 1st Sept. 1927, 2nd Tom Leahy, Lisaneska, Kilmorna. Half Bred SH Dairy bull, 2nd T D Brosnan, Knocknacaheragh, Kilmorna. Heifer from registered dairy cow. 1st Tom Leahy, Lisaneska, and 3rd E J Mulvihill, Knockanure. SH heifer calved 1927, 3rd P D Kennelly, Kockanure, Noreen. Bull SH Type 1st T OConnor, The Hill, Knockanure- Chance. 3rd, D Mulvihill, Kilbaha- Primrose. Cow of any age SH, 2nd Tom Leahy, Kilmorna- Beauty. Cow of any age of SH type,2nd P Kennelly, Knockanure-Nora. Dexter or Kerry, confined,1st Michael B Keane, Kilmorna, Gort Polly. Best Dairy Cow property of Suppliers to Kilmorna Creamery. 13 entries. 1st Francis Carroll, Kilmorna. Joe Nolan Carrueragh and 3rd James Moloney, Sluicequarter. Best Dairy cow property of suppliers to Gale Bridge Creamery, 6 entries, 1st, E J Mulvihill, Knockanure, 2nd Tim Scanlon, Kilbaha, 3rd P Kennelly, Knockanure. Best Dairy cow property of suppliers to Newtownsandes Creamery. 2 entries, 1st and 2nd, Michael O Connor, Clarr.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 01 September, 1928; Page: 7
Breezes from Ballybunion and more Listowel Show Results
HOME INDUSTRIES.
First prizes were awarded to Misses Kattie Kenneally, Listowel Mary B. McElligott, Rathea; Mary A. Quiter, Kiltean, Liselton Cross (2) ; Kitty Larkin, Listowel, Maria Moore, Newtownsandes; Nora Scanlon, Listowel (2); M. Finucane, do.; H. Hayes, Tullamore; Madge McCarthy, Coilbee; Anna Lane, Listowel, Mary Murray, Pound House Loughill, Co. Limerick [3) ; Mrs. Mary Leahy, Clounmacon : Mrs. T. Reidy, Crotta; Miss Mary Holly, Tarmon, Tarbert; Mrs. O’Shea, Shaunawalla; Miss Maggie O’Shea, do.; Miss Maria Moore, Newtownsandes; Miss Lizzie Relihan, Dromclough (4): Mrs T Reidy, Crotta; Miss M. OShea, Shannawalla: Miss Sophia C. Harnett, Moynsha, Abbeyfeale (5); Miss N. O’Connor, Finuge (2): Miss May Murphy, Listowel. Miss K. Kennedy, do.; Miss H Finucane, do.; Miss L. Collins, Inch. Listowel; Mrs. M O’SulIivan, Dromin, do. (3) ; Miss E. Mulvihill, Listowel; Mrs. Sweetman, do. Miss M. O’Connell, CClounmaconn; Mrs. Foran, Coil; Miss M. Browne, Gortnaskehy : Mrs. O’Shea Shanarall; Mrs O’Shea, Shannawalla, Kilflynn; Mrs. M. P. Naylor, Listowel; Mrs. John McNamara; Miss M. B. McElligott, Rathea.
BABY COMPETITION. In this competition, open to Ireland, for the best developed baby, one to three years, babies nursed by their mothers to get preference, there Were five entrants. First prize was gained by Eugene Moriarty, 10 months Mortara, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
. JUMPING COMPETITIONS. Lady Helen McCalmont, Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, 1st prize; Timothy Quade, Dereen, Athea County Limerick, 2nd prize; Joseph Murphy, Beachmount, Athea, Co. Limerick, 3rd prize.
CATTLE SEIZED IN WEST LIMERICK.
Newcastle West, Wednesday. Mr. B. K. Lucas, County Sheriff, accompanied by a bailiff, seized nine head of cattle in the vicinity of Clash, Athea, yesterday morning, and removed them to the Pound at Newcastle West, where they will be put up for sale by public auction to-morrow (Thursday) The seizures, it is believed, were made in connection with arrears due to the Land Commission.
JOURNALISTS VISIT. KILLARNEY
GREATLY _IMPRESSED.
The members of the institute of Journalists visited Killarney on Wednesday, returning to Dublin that night, deeply impressed by the scenery around the lakes, and delighted with their expedience.
The party numbered about 300
The courtesy of the G.S.R. Co. in providing not only the special train, but for the fast run, was much appreciated. On arrival at Killarney the party were entertained to lunch by the proprietors of the “Cork Examiner, half the party being accommodated in the Station Restaurant, and the other half in the train. Mr. Geo. Crosbie presided, and among those who joined in welcoming the visitors were Mr. Howard Harrington, Dunloe Castle ; Major Phelps Mr F. H. Crowley, T.D.; Miss K. Breen, vice-chairman, Kerry County Council; P. O. O’Mahony, P J. O’Shea (Town Clerk); C. J. Collins, U.D.C.; D. 0′ Neill, U.D.C.; J. J. Hallahan. U.D.C; Fitzgerald U.D. C.; T. O’SuIlivan.
BRIDGE Ballybunion News.
Ahafona Bridge Recently Mr. Doyle, Co. Surveyor, referred to the need for re-constructing Ahafona Bridge. That this need exists has been a patent fact for the past ten years or more. The bridge has the narrowest space possible on its top ; at is approached by a rise from each, end, & owing to the bends on those approaches, the view is completely obliterated
We are glad to see that the Committee in charge of the Hall, have reduced the week night prices of admission to Is. 6d. This is a step that should be appreciated by the local dance-goers,
Wish Music.
The feast of music served up by Desmond Dingle’s Band on Friday night was one of the treats one hears now and again. After some weeks of “My Blue Heaven,” “Oh Doris,” “Diano” and the many more such tunes that, go to make up the repertoire of the Modern Dance bands.
Break
it was indeed refreshing to hear this same band playing many of the airs familiar to Irishmen. “Danny Boy,” “My Snowy Breasted Pearl,” and many others of this type are infinitely sweeter than any of the latter-day productions;
I was rather sui prised to hear that the Races had been allowed lapse and that no meeting had been held last year. The annual Races was an event looked forward to by many and they attracted a gathering almost as big as the “15th.” Such events were rare enough here without taking from their number
Sunday. The “Yanks” hit Ballybunion very hard on Sunday as the great majority of its usual habitues travelled to Tralee to see the “foreigners” play. A big crowd of Ballybunion people helped to swell Tralee’s record crowd and all of them were delighted at the display of football. Visit of the “Baron of Broadway.” The advent of the “Baron of Broadway” to Ballybunion this week-end was the cause of much excitement. “The Baron’s powerful car, flying the Yankee flag, was the first intimation we had that Mr. Hanley was visiting us. He put up at the West End Hotel and the party seemed to enjoy
He is a great believer in the efficacy of “Ballyhoo”‘ and says that without it half the big American corporations would long ago have gone smash. We were rather surprised to find the Baron in Ballybunion on Sunday afternoon, as we expected him to be in Tralee
where his confreres were engaged in upholding the honour of Gaelic America. Beautiful Singer. Miss Creagh, an American lady, visitor, was also in Ballybunion this week-end. She is a native of Newcastle West but has been domiciled in the land of Uncle Sam
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Thursday, 01 June, 1933; Page: 12
APPEAL RESULT Minister Had no Power To Make Sealed Order.
Dublin, Wednesday.
Judgement was given in the Supreme Court, to-day, in the appeal entitled the State (Kerry Co- Council and O’Connor and others) v. the Minister for Local Government.
It was an appeal from an order of the High Court (Judges Sullivan. Hanna and O’Byrne) refusing to make absolute a conditional order of certiorari to quash a sealed order of the Minister for Local Government and Public Health assigning to Wm. F. Quinlan, Secretary to the Kerry Co. Council, the duty of acting as solicitor to the Council.
The sealed order was received in April, 1930 and in the following July the conditional order was obtained by the Council and five ratepayers, namely, Thomas O’Connor. Loughans. Lisselton; James Wolfe, Ballyouneen, Lisselton; Cornelius Mulvihill. William Street. Listowel: Thos. Murphy, do., and John O’Connor, Castle Street, Tralee.
In September, 1930, the Council was dissolved and a commissioner appointed, and on taking office the commissioner passed a resolution revoking the Council’s resolution to take steps for setting aside the sealed order. The ratepayers applied to have the conditional order made absolute, but in July. 1931, it was discharged by the High Court. Against this judgment and order this appeal was taken.
The judgment of the court was delivered by Mr Justice Murnaghan.
The Court held that the Minister had no power to make the sealed order, but that the five ratepayers were not sufficiently interested to obtain an order of certiorari and the appeal must be dismissed, but with costs to the appellants, both in the High Court and Supreme Court-For the appellants Messrs. Fitzgerald. K.C.. G. Duffy, K.C.. and K. Liston (instructed by Mr G. Bailey).
For the respondents, Messrs. Rice, K.C., Geoghegan. K.C., and J Healy (instructed by the C.S.S.)
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 14 April, 1934; Page: 5
Death and Funeral of Mr. James Barry, Clashmealcon, Causeway.
! It is with deep and sincere regret that we record the death of Mr. Jas. Barry, which occurred at Listowel Hospital on Monday, April 2nd,1934 Deceased was only 25 years of age. The funeral to- Killury cemetery from Listowel Parish Church on Tuesday, 3rd inst., was of most imposing dimensions. A graveside were The prayers at recited by Rev. father McGrath, assisted by Fr. Keane,CC, Fr Moynihan St Michael’s College, Listowel. Fr O Driscoll CC Abbeydorney. Fr Tangney CC Listowel Fr Behan PP, Ballyheigue
The chief mourners were: Mrs. Mary Barry (mother). May, Eileen and Margaret (sisters), Michael and Maurice (brothers), Maurice and Laurence Barry, Michael, John and Timothy Kennelly (uncles), Mrs. J. McCarthy and Mrs. M. Dillane (aunts). Cousins—The Barry families, Ballyduff, Abbeydorney and Ardoughter: the Kennelly families, Gurtachlahane, Rathea and Dysert; the Dillane family, Ballinorig: the McCarthy family, Croughcroneen: John and Mrs. Thornton, Listowel: James Flaherty and family, Derra. Relatives and friends—The Barry family, Laheseragh; the Stack family, Toohana; Mrs. Guerin and sister, Derrindaff; Tom and Mrs. J. Kennelly, Lisselton: T. J. Walsh and family, Listowel; J. P. Kennelly and family, do.; W. D. and Mrs. Broderick, do.; John and Gerald, Walsh, Tralee; Miss M. O’Carroll, Listowel; Timothy Hayes, C.T.A., Ballybunion; J. J. Kennelly, Listowel, and other friends too numerous to mention.
ELECTIONS
Correspondence in connection with the organisation, it was decided to proceed vigorously with the silver collection.
The forthcoming Local government elections were also under consideration and it was decided to appoint delegates at the next meeting to attend the Convention for the purpose of selecting candidates to go forward in the interests of the United Irish League.
Arrangements were also made for sending a large contingent on next Sunday to the Charleville demonstration in honour of the homecoming of Comdt. Cronin.
Some other matters of importance having been attended to, a number of new members were enrolled, after which the meeting adjourned until Sunday, at which a large attendance is expected.
Married in Dublin.
The marriage took place on Tuesday of Mr. J. M. Bourke, T.D., barrister-at-law, Skibbereen, and Miss K. M. Scully, B.Sc, at St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, Dublin. Rev. J. Burke, P.P., Ballyroe, Co. Cork, brother of the bridegroom, officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. O’Neill . Maynooth College, cousin of the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. F. Scully, Listowel, and her sister, Mrs. P. P. Mehigan, was matron of honour. Mr. R. O’Regan, of Skibbereen, was best man. The reception took place at the Hibernian Hotel.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Tuesday, 11 May, 1937; Page: 12
Dr. McGrath is the State pathologist. He is the only State pathologist in the Irish Free State, and naturally, since he is so, he would be the man selected in eases of this kind to carry out the work. I did not hear until now of any tremble or inconvenience caused, it was caused really by overstress of work for the moment on Dr. McGrath’s part. There were abnormal circumstances and would not happen again in a lifetime. That was the reason why there was any inconvenience. Mr. Rice—The very same thing did happen before in a case in Cork, where a woman was left for two days lying in her own blood before the State pathologist could attend. Mr Casey—There is no one saying that Dr. O’Donovan is not an equally competent man, but he is not the State pathologist. Mr Rice—Then they should got other State pathologists, and there are plenty of doctors in the country who can do the job just as well as Dr. McGrath, I am certain. The Coroner then adjourned the inquest indefinitely.
FUNERAL OF DECEASED.
The funeral of Mrs M. Moore, whose death occurred under such tragic circumstances, took place on Sunday afternoon to Ballynoe Cemetery, where interment followed. Rev. M. Aherne, P.P., Conna; Rev Father Twoomey, CC., Conna, and Rev. M. Harrington, C.C., Ballynoe, attended.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Thursday, 22 July, 1937; Page: 12
FUNERAL TRIBUTE
President de Valera vas specially represented by his aide-de-camp, Capt. Brennan, at the funeral on Tuesday, from Liscarroll Catholic Church to Knawhill Cemetery, of Mr Sean Noonan, Brigadier General 4th Cork Brigade, I.R.A. Dr. J. Ryan, Minister For Agriculture; Mr G. Boland, Minister for Lands; Sean Moylan, T.D; Con Meany, T.D., North Cork; F. Crowley, T.D. Kerry; were also in attendance.
Captain Patrick O’Brien, A.A.O., liscarroll had charge of a section of 26 men of the ‘old North Cork 4th Brigade, I.R.A., preceding the remains with, reversed rifles, and six of a firing party drawn from the Newmarket Batt., of which Mr. Noonan was Commandant prior to his promotion
ALSO THERE
The Irish Creamery Managers’ Association were represented by C E. Semple, Gen. Sec; H. Nash, Oola; W. Riordan, Templebraden ; R. Ryan, Cullen; Ml. Burke Race Creamery, Pallas; C Scannell, Dromin; M. Shaughnessy . Shanagolden; T. Ryan, Garryspillane, Knocklong; E. Roche, Mitchelstown; J. Power, Ballyclough; M. Aherne, Churchtown; E. O Callaghan, Tipperary; W. Cusack, Abbington; T O’Sullivan, Listowel; P. O’Sullivan, Lee Strand, Tralee; P. Casey Newmarket; D. Barry Drombeen; F. Moran, Mt. Collins; T. Reidy, _Ballylongford; W. Dee, Cappamore; E. Farrell . Drombana; L. McGrath, Herbertstown; J. Sheehan, Belville; J. McGrath, Annacotty; M. O’Mahony, Bruree; W. Hayes, Toher J. O’Hea, Buttevant; J. Fitzpatrick . Milford; W. Egan, Mourneabbey; M. Healy, Ballingarry, Thurles; D. O’Callaghan, Newtown; T. White, Glenwilliam; J. Ryan . Newcastlewest; D. Ryan Newmarket; B. McEnerney, Castlemahon, etc”.
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