The Irish standard., 1904-09-03

large attendance of the clergy and
laity.
LEITRIM.
About midday on August 8 q strange
burning fatality took place at Drum
hirk, near Mohill. a middle aged man
named Thomas Duigenan, who had
lived up to the previous fortnight in
the house with his sister, Maria Dui-
genan, was found burned to death in
Il large box, in the kitchen part of
/ the house. The man was seen earlier
in the day bringing in hay and later
the house was observed in flames.
When the door was broken open the
unfortunate man was found burned
and lifeless i'll the box, with the burn
ing hay covering him. The mysterious
part Of the affair is that the woman
had not been about for fortnight,
and it is feared that the deceased did
away With her and subsequently COM
mitted suicide. Both We're of eccentric
habits. The police are investigating
I, the affair.
LIMERICK.
The bishop of Limerick has ap-
c., NIanister, to be parish priest of
Glenroe, in succession to Rev. Father
Quinlan, 2. P, who has been trans
ferred to Pallaskenry, on the death Of
the former pastor, Rev. James Molo-
ney.
MAYO.
In Connaught, according to the re-
cent census, there are 622,667 Catho-
lies, 81, 135 males and 81, 532 females.
Mayo has the largest number of Cath
olics in the province, the number be-
ing 19S,O14, or 9G, 734 males and 1911 ,2SO
females.
Castelar, sports have been fixed for
Wednesday, September Z. The COM
mittee are making elaborate arrange
ments and are Offering four splendid
cups for competition, together with
some very substantial prizes, which
they hope will attract a large number
Of athletes from the provinces. By
permission of the Earl Of Lucan, the
sports will be held in Castlebar House
DemcSne.
ROSCOMMON.
1t is said that Mr.. Pat Mcdonnell
of Strokestown, shop assistant, is about
to leave that town, having secured Il
position in the Athlone wooden mills
We regret to announce the death of
Pat O'Connor, which took place at the
Infirmary, Roscommon, on August 5.
Deceased fell from the window of
Messrs. Sharkey & Co., Main street,
while in the employment of that firm,
sustaining severe injuries. He had
been bandmaster of the Strokestown
band for nearly 80 years, was very
popular with all classes, and much
regret is felt at his demise.
TIPPERARY.
On the evening of August Z the news
of the death of the Rev. ]. McGratI,,
G. c., Holy Cross, was received with
profound regret in Thurles. Father
McGrath had celebrated mass OH Sun
day. Finding himself somewhat faint
he took to bed in the evening, and
breathed his last next day at p. nj.
He was an estimable and jealous
priest, and was native of Ballyca-
hill
TYRONE.
The annual convention of the Irish
National Foresters was held in Cooks
town during the first weeks of August.
The opening demonstration took place
on the It'll, and was largely attended
by contingents from the principal CEN
tiers in the north. Mr.. Wilson, G.. G..
r., presided. After the demonstra-
ton the delegates spent the time at
their disposal visiting some of the his
torical spots in the neighborhood. The
return journey was noticeable for the
rutlianly conduct Of number of Or
ange rowdies, who. not content With
throwing stones ut the carriage win
dows, outraged all decency by conduct
happily almost unheard of in Ireland.
Father McBrien, G. c., Washing
Bay, accompanied by Mr.. Edward
O'Neill, a student Of NIaynooth college,
and some other friends, drove into
Cookstown early in the evening to visit
Father Brennan, G. G. On nearing the
town they were grossly insulted by a
party of Orange roughs, Father McBri-
EN- reported the occurrence to a con-
stable in Cookstown, ut the same time
requesting protection when returning
home. The constable took no notice of
the complaint. On the homeward Jour-
ney, as Father McBrien and the party
We're on the outskirts of Cookstown,
they We're attacked by bowling mob,
who followed their car and greeted
them with shower of stones. AS
usual not single policeman was to be
seen during the attack. Afterward,
while the members of the New Ire
land Cycling club, Omagh, We're pro-
ceeding homewards, they were attack
ed by Orange rowdies, who gave vent
to their feelings by cursing the Pope.
The mob at several places attempted
| to throw the riders off their cyclas