The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-07-10
NEWS FROM IRELAND
ANTRIM.

belongs lue credit Oh having turned out
the largest castings of the kind ever
made. These consist of the stern frame
in one piece, and weighs forty-one tons,
and the after brackets, also in one piece,
weighing tifty-tive tons, both for the
new White Star liner Oceanic. This YES
Sci will be the largest ever built.
CAVAN.
The principal towns in this county
are Cavan, Beturbet, Coohhil, Ballie-
borough and the populations respective
ly 2,76S, l,675, 1883 and 1,l54.
CLARE.
1t has been reported that Patrick
Browne, who took a farm at knockker-
ia, from which a Mrs. Madigan had
been evicted, has surrendered it, This
cause caused much conflict between
Browne and Mrs. Madigan. The evicted
tenant and woman named Garvey,
both 90 years OF age, spent month i'll
Limerick Jail. Indignation meetings
were held in kilrush and I<illmer, at
which Brownies conduct was severely
dealt with, with the result that he was
left severely alone, and found it impos-
sible to live under such conditions.
CORK
Most Rev. DR. O'Callaghan, bishop of
Cork, opened the new monastery for
the Presentation Brothers. at st. Mary's
Mount, kinsale. He was pleased that
the Brothers efforts have been crowned
with success, for they. through the kind
ness of Mr.. w. Prendergast, Kinsale,
purchased a beautiful plot of ground
overlooking the Bandon river, on which
they built their monastery. 1t Is six
years since they were introduced into
the town, and during that time they had
very unsuitable residence. The BROTH
ers have left nothing undone to make
it equal to similar institutions, but in
doing So have incurred a heavy deta
So they are compelled to appeal to the
public for aid. Now, taking into consid-
GRAFTON the number of children that at
tend their schools, the public will quick
ly relieve them of their heavy burden.
All donations will be gratefully ac-
knowledged by the Superior (Brother
Justinan O'Sullivan).
DERRY.
One hundred and fifty children in the
parish of Loop were confirmed recently
by Cardinal Logue. After examining the
children in their knowledge OF the
Christian doctrine the cardinal admin
istered the sacrament OF Confirmation,
and afterward imposed the pledge on
them till they would reach the age of
q years.
DUBLIN.
The Great Southern and Western
Railway company have placed the CO.,
tract for the construction of the new
line of railway in Drumcondra town-
ship in the hands OF well-known Irish
contractor. and the total sum is over
&25O,0OO. The work will be begun
about the middle OF July, and it will
occupy a period Of about two years in
construction.
FERMANAGH
In the house of commons on June
Srd, in answer to question marked by
Mr.. DAILY, the attorney general for Ire
land said "The brothers Mcguire have
stood three trials, not four, as stated in
the question-two On the charge of
murder and one for robbery from the
person. on which latter charge they
are still in Jail. 1t is the intention of
the government to! put them again OIL
their trial at the summer assizes, not
before" I'hereupon Mr.. John Dillon
inquired: us it the intention of the
government to pack the Jury on the
next occasion?" On which the speaker
loudly pounded with his gavel and
shouted, Order, order!'
GALWAY
The gaiy painted boats of the Lough-
rea Gaelic Yacht and Boat club have
been launched on the waters of She
Loughrea and make a handsome and
substantial addition to the sailing and
rowing craft of that fine sheet of water.
In few weeks time the club will ho.a
regatta OH the lake, which, from it's
picturesque situation and broad expanse
lends itself peculiarly we'll to the re-
quiremcnts Of ali aquatic reunion.
KILKENNY
At kilmoganny lately a tournament,
under Gaelic auspices, was held. The
first match on the program was Coolagh
and Slate quarry miners. 1t was we'll
contested for the first half time. When
play was changed--Coolagh against the
wind-the match was all one sided.
When time was called the score stood:
Miners. ! goal II points: Coolagh, 1
point. Mr.. r. Moore acted rs referee.
KILDARE
Connef, the Irish runner in COM
pany with his hacker Mr.. Russell, left
Queenstown hy the Cunarder Scythia
for Boston. Previous to his departure
he expressed his regret that he did not
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