The Irish standard., 1905-11-11
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Antrim.

A General Mission began in all the
churches Of Belfast on Sunday, Oct. l.
The services were well attended every
where In many of the churches the
crowds were so great that it was diff
cult to find even standing room. The
Rt. Rev. DR.. Henry presided at the
opening of the mission in st. Patrick's.
Armagh.
The death occurred recently of Mr.
Cornelius Hughes, of Killvea. The de-
ceased, who had been in failing health
for some time past, was an extensive
farmer and merchant. He was of a
most genial and charitable disposition,
which gained for him wide circle of
friends, and his death is deeply regret
ted throughout the entire country.
Cavan.
At a meeting Of the East Cavan Elk
ecutive of the United Irish League
on October 8, resolution was adopted
deploring the political action of Will
liam O'Brien.
At Cavan Quarter Sessions on Octo-
Der tramp named Patrick Reid was
sentenced to seven years penal serv-
itude for burglary at Virginia.
Cork.
The death took place on Sunday, Oc-
tober 8, at Passage West, Of the Very
Rev. Canon Casey, who had for some
years past been in delicate health.
The deceased took the deepest interest
in the welfare of his people. by whom
he was beloved. In his early mission
airy life he was a curate in the parish
of Ballineen.
Mr.. John Daley, a prominent citizen
Of Cook, a member of the Corporation,
and mayor in 1871, '02 and '03, died at
his late residence, Sunnyside, Monks
town, on October 10.
Carlow.
The monthly meeting of the Carlow
Asylum Committee was held on Octo-
Der II, the Rev. M. Walshe presiding.
It was decided to divide the insurance
on the asylum buildings among the
Patriotic, Royal, Phoenix, Sun. and
Fine Art companies. Premiums will be
paid on $3.50 pounds.
On October the Church of the AS
sumption, Carlow, by the Rev. M. A
Walshe, G. s. sp., Rockwell College
Cashel, assisted by Rev. James Har-
ris, ADM, the Rev. P. Cory, and Rev
A. Lyman, John j., second son of James
Bolger, Wellington Square. Carlow
was married to Agnes w., fourth
daughter Of the late Patrick Colgen
Tullow street, Carlow.
Clare.
foremost place among the Irish liter
airy men of today. He was born in
"black forty in Kilrush, the
son of Mr.. Patrick Barry O'Brien. He
was educated by private tutors and at
the Catholic University, Dublin. Called
to the Irish bar in 1874, and to the
English bar in 1875, he practiced for
a short time in England and then
gradually became absorbed in litera-
ture and politics. He is we'll known
in Irish and literary circles ir London
and takes an active interest in the
work Of the Irish Literary Society, the
historical classes of which h. has done
much to encourage and foster.
Donegal.
A great Canaan Parade was held on
Sunday, October 8, at Mount Charles
and letter was read from DR.. O'Don-
nell, Bishop of Raphoe, on the sub
ject of Gaelic games Mr.. Seumas
NcManus, the well known author, de-
livered capital address.
Derry.
Mr.. John P. Doyle, son of Mr.. ]. J.
Doyle, of Derry, has secured a high
place at the Indian civil service ex-
animation, held in London recently
brilliant scholastic career. Mr.. Doyle
is a graduate of st. Columt's College
and the Catholic University College,
Dublin.
Sister M. Michael Birney, a native of
Derry, died recently in Bantry, Cork,
at the Convent Of the Sisters of Mercy.
Down.
On october II, at Rostrevor Catholic
Church, by the Rev. P. Cawley, Swim
ford (brother of the bride) assisted
by Very Rev. A. Canon Rogers, Ardee
(uncle of the bridegroom), Rev. J.
Carlin, ADM, Newry. Rev. E. McGivern,
and Rev. w. Butterfly, Thomas Heaney,
merchant, Midtown, was married to
Mrs. K. A. McKeown, Newry Hotel,
Newry.
Dublin.
Mr.. Patrick Fenlon of Glasnevin, on
October 6 was struck by cab in Dub
lin and received injuries which caused
his death on October z. Deceased was
81 years Of age.
On October 9 the funeral took place
from his late residence. pollymount,
of Mr.. Michael Delaney, OF the staff
Of the Irish Railway Clearing House.
The deceased was deservedly popular
with his associates and friends, and
the large cortege testified to the es-