The Irish standard., 1905-09-09


ston; and eI,oo to Agnes Cocllranc.
Subject to other legacies and pro-
visions. he left the residue OF his es-
tate to John Johnston, the younger.
Fermanagh.
The regatta which was held at Por-
tora, Old Castle Point, on August IA,
under the auspices of the Enniskillen
Yacht Club, was favored with glorious
weather, and the events were witnessed
by a large crowd OF spectators. The
band OF the Devenish Society per-
formed choice selection OF music at
intervals.
Galway.
Mr.. James Washington French,
chairman OF the Galway Rural District
Council. few days ago, visited the
Coercion prisoners sentenced at the
last !Assizes, by Justice Wright, for al
legged unlawful assembly and intimida-
ton, as also those sentenced OH accu-
sations OF writing threatening letters.
He found them all in good health and
spirits. with the exception of Thomas
Casserley, who is i'll the hospital.
Kings County.
Right Rev. Monsignor Reddy, P. P,
V. G.. Cloghan. died on August 18th,
after brief illness. Deceased was
brother OF MIR. Michael Reddy, M. P,
from the Birr division of Kings Co.
In the early days Of the Land Agita-
ton he was a prominent figure on the
side OF the people. While Parish
Priest at Kilronan, on the Kingston
estate, in Roscommon, he exerted
himself, in conjunction with Mr.. VIM.
O'Brien and Mr.. Wilfrid Blunt, in Sc
curing concessions for over $50 fam
lilies on the estate, and brought
bitterly fought campaign to a sue
cessful issue. The death of the good
priest will be heard of with sorrow
by many.
Mr.. John Brennan, for upwards OF
so years member of the Athy Board
OF Guardians, died August 18th, at his
residence, Skelana. Deceased had
reached very advanced age. The
interment took place on the 18th,
when the remains of deceased were
inferred i'll Killabin. The funeral was
very largely attended.
Kerry.
With feelings of sincere regret we
announce the death of Mrs. McSween-
ey, OF Blennerville which sad event
took place at her residence, on Sun
day. August 18th. The deceased lady
was a member OF one of the oldest
families i'll Tralee, and connected
with the most respectable families in
the town. Her funeral took place OH
the 10th, to the family burial ground,
at Rath and was of large dimen-
sions.
The death is also announced, after
a prolonged illness, OF Mr.. William
Dobyns. Petty Sessions Clerk, Din
gle, who died on Sunday morning,
August 18th, at his residence, in
Green street. Deceased had attained
a comparatively ripe old age, and. in
his social sphere, was man who COM
manded the friendship of not a few,
and the esteem of all.
Limerick.
On August 18th, sad accident. at
tended with fatal results, occurred at
Ballybunion. when Master Patrick L.
Dundon, son OF Mr.. John Dundon,
Limerick, whose family had been
staying for some weeks at the water
ing place, fell off cliff, and received
such injuries as resulted in his death
the same night. The deceased. who
was fifteen years OF age. was alone
at the time OF the accident, and was
picked up some time later. He was
bright and promising boy. and great
sympathy is expressed with his be-
reaved parents.
At Laytown Strand Race Meeting,
on August 18TH. the Laytown Plate
was won by Flyleaf, the Committee
Plate by Adrift, the Drogheda Plate
by Broad Connie; the Visitors Plate
by Most Noble; and the Great North
ern Plate by Loop Head.
Meath.
On the evening of August 10th, a
painfully sudden death occurred half
a mile from Trim. A respectable
young man named Patrick Pagan,
about 81 years of age, left his home to
visit neighbor; but he had proceed
ed only about 50 yards when he fell
dead on the roadside. His death was
due to heart disease, and all inquest
was not deemed necessary.
Mayo.
On August 18th, most successful
meeting was held in the Town Hall,
of Ballinrobe, under the auspices of
the local branch of the Town Ten
ants Association. The meeting had
been called to protest against the
eviction of Mr.. Michael Fahy, presi-
dent of the Ballinrobe Branch, but, as
already stated, a conference, which
was attended by the landlord, Mr..
Patrick Monaghan, the tenant, and
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