The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

OverlOOks the strand, and which is
about seven feet above the road. He
was talking to some friends on the
strand, when he suddenly lost his bal.
ance and toppled over the cliff, landing
on the top of his head on the road,
fracturing his skull He was picked
up unconscious and conveyed to his
lodge. where, despite all that medi,
cal skill could do, he succumbed next
evening. Deceased was great athlete
in his day.
Kildare.
At the Curragh race meeting, on July
25, the Scurry plate was won by Mrs.
Sadleir-Jackson's Kilkenny Lass; the
Health stake by the same owners Ca
loola; the Crotanstown plate by Mr.. T.
X. Laidlaw's Hare Warren; the Drog-
heda Memorial by Mr.. w. Rankin's st.
Luke; the Marble Hill stakes by Mr..
R. Croker's Vain Glory, and the Visit
or's plate by Mr. H. J. Halls Rosanule.
At the second days meeting, on the
26th, the Auction plate was won by Mr..
F. Rocks Foxrock; His Majesty's plate
by Mr.. ]. Daly's Royal Arch; the
Newbridge plate by Mr.. J. ]. Parkin-
sons Fortunes Yellow; the Midsum-
mer plate by Mr.. w. Watson's Riviere;
the Irish Oaks by Mr.. r. Croker's
Blakestown, and the Residents stake
by Mr.. J. Durne's Red Poppies.
Kilkenny.
The death is announced, on July "a,
Of Mr.. John Brophy, Ballyhemon, Cas-
tlecomer. The deceased gentleman
was in his Saith year, and up to about
six weeks before his death was in good
health. He had the happiness of Civ.
ing three of his children to religion
two sons, Very Rev. Father Leonard
and Very Rev. Father Fiacre, being
members of the Order of Franciscan
Capuchins, and one daughter being a
religious of the Order of the Good
Shepherd In his last moments he had
the consolation Of being attended by
his two sons, Father Leonard having
come direct from Belgium on hearing
of his illness, and Father Fiacre,
guardian of Holy Trinity, Cork, COM
ing from Cork for the same purpose.
Limerick.
The continued drought has had the
effect of so lowering the Limerick wa,
ter supply, in the reservoir of Clare
vile, near Doonass, that the water
committee of the corporation have had
to avail themselves of the old water
works at Rhebogue, the Shannon hav-
ing run all but dry in the shallow beds
of the river. Probably as result Of
the prevailing drought the premises of
the Great Southern & Western rail.
way, at Limerick, we're forcibly en-
tered on Sunday night, July %, and a
quantity of whisky was stolen.
Louth.
The death is announced, on July &c,
at Tullyard, Ballymakenny, county of
Louth, of Alice, fourth daughter of
the late Peter Woods, Tullyard, and
sister of Rev. John Woods, G. c.,
Togher.
The death is also announced, on July
%, at 81 Eccles street, Dubi1n, Of
James, eldest son of the late Patrick
Gogarty, QUEENSTOWN, county Louth,
and brother of Rev. F. Gogarty, Gully
Gamma.
We regret also to record the death
of Miss M. A. Kelly, The Moors, Bet
tystown, which occurred on July 27.
The deceased lady, who was but a
short time i'll, was the eldest daughter
/ of the late Mr.. James Kelly, engineer
of the Drogheda Steampacket company,
and her demise has occasioned uni
versal and deep regret.
Mayo.
| Under very pleasing auspices, and
in the presence of an extremely large
| crowd of spectators the Claremorrls
horse, cattle, agricultural and industri.
close on July 20 in the new grounds
convenient to the town, the property
of Mr.. M. F. Dillon. The program en-
braced &C classes, and the entries re
ceived exceeded those of last year by
f, "a. The total amount OF money given
| in prizes amounted to the handsome
sum of s400, including challenge cups
; and special prizes.
Meath.
The marriage is announced, on July
26, at Berkeley street church, Dublin,
by Rev. E. Connolly, G. c., of Thomas
McGarry, Crossingtown,t to Rose, second
youngest daughter of the late John
Moore, of Dunsany, county Meath.
Fine weather was experienced at
! Navan on July "a for the county show,
which attracted large muster of spec
tators.
Queens County.
The annual show of the Queens
County Agricultural society was held
, at Maryborough, in the asylum
grounds. The attendance was marred
, by heavy rain, which prevailed
: throughout the morning, though, fortu-
nately, the afternoon turned out fine.
The marriage is announced, on July
10, at st. Bridghd's church, Ballina-
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