The Irish standard., 1891-04-11

these two estates is to be followed. If
so. the local pounds must be considera"
biY enlarged.
KILDARE.
On March 18th MIR. DAILY, sub sheriff
for the county Kildare, attended at the
court house, Mas. and put up for sale
the interest of Mr.. James McGrath in a
farm Of land at Fodeens, near Kill.
The farm contains 149 acres, of which
the yearly rent was Gl75 The sale was
carried out endr Fl ia for a half Years
rent. EST los. and e5 costs. A large
number attended the sale but there was
no one to buy. and it was knocked
down to MIR. Brooke, who bought 1t in
trust for Lord Mayo, the landlord, for
G5. There was no other bidder.
KILKENNY.
On March 18th, the representatives
of one Of the respected and popular
families at Castlecomer, Mr.. Thomas
Cochrane. Miss Ellen Cochrane. and
Master Lawrence CDchrane (nls daugh-
ter and SOM left that town. On their
way to America. MIR. COchrane was
for "a years Master OF the Castlec0mer
Workhouse, during which time he per
formed the arduous duties pertaining
to that Office in a manner rejecting
creditably towards himself and entire
II satisfactorily towards the Guardians.
Possessing a clear, sound Judgment,
and being thoroughly upright in deal
lngs, he gained the good will, not only
OF the Guardians and OF the inmates.
but OF every individual who knew hlm,
KINGS COUNTY.
Our readers will learn with regret
that Father Morgan, the respected Par
ish Priest uf Frankfoyd, is no more.
His death took place rather suddenly,
On Monday, the Ii March. 1t
il only q fey months ago since he
was appointed to Frankfort, and even
in that short time he endeared himself
60 the people OF that district. Deceased
was native of the parish OF kents-
town, where he was born ca the Goth
November. 1884. He was SIS years On
the mission. His funeral dose
qules took place on March 4tb. IN
Fraukford Church Nav he rest in
peace.
i4MIIRIM.
We regret to announce tue death OF
MIR. Edward Costello, one OF the most
pronainenS and respected inhabitants Of
Carrickon Shannon, which occurred on
March 7Lh, and CAUSED the Intense re
regret i'm the town aud district Of which
the deceased was for many years 4
leading jguye. Mr.. Costello, who was
in the 6SLh Year Of his age. was widely
known and esteemed by ali who enjoy
ed the pleasure of bis acquaintance.
His demise creates a void in the social
lifs OF Carrlckon Shannon which it will
be- difficult to fill.
LIMERICK
A public meeting of The merchants,
traders and citjz9ns Of Limerick was
held on March 3.h, the Mayor presid-
ing, to protest against the working of
the Waterford aud Limerick Railway,
and the manner in which tbs represen-
tatives OF various public bodies have
been met by The directors Resolutions
in furtherance OF the opi sets of the
meetin! were passed, a. resolution
was also passed condenning the direc
tor who. at the recent meeting of the
railway company, had lnsulted the
Bishop of Limerick for advocating ar
bitration between the company and
their employees.
LOUTH.
Ga the morning Of March IL, the peo
pie OF the parish of Lordship learned
with the most profound regret OF the
death of their Jealous pastor. Canon
Hughes. who, though be had been in
falling health for some time, was able al
most to the last to discharge the duties
of his sacred Office. and nothing serious
was feared. His death therefore came
as a shock to the people, among whom
he has labored for a quarter of CEN
fury. Canon Hughes was a native Of
Forkhill. His irst curacy was in Mag
herafelt. county Derry. In 1865 he Was
appointed to the pastoral charge OF
Lordship, apd during che past twenty
i've years many good works, such as the
erection Of schools and the providing of
suitable places for Divine worship have
been accomplished by him.
MAYO.
Swinfords new church was dedicated
ON Sunday, March 18th, The Most
Rev. DR.. Mccormack. Bishop of Gal
way, who formerly presided over the
diocese in which Swinf0rd is situated,
dedicated the church. The sermon was