The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-06-23
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Armauh.

D. L., which comprises the townlands
Mullaghmoyle Drumlnurer, Shameless
Lower and Upper, Dirnagh, Maher-
mulkenny. Mennagh Upper and Lower
Annaghmore, Annaghaboe, and Clog
hog. was held at Annashmore for the
purpose of considering an offer made
by them by the agent of As in the &
on second term rents, and is. on first
term rents. After discussion the ten
ant unanimously agreed to accept a
reduction of IS in the G on second
term rents, the first term tenants to
be allowed IS. Cd. in the 6 in addi-
ton to the amount granted to the sec
ond term tenants.
Antrim.
On Tuesday, May 30, an inquest was
held on the remains of William Grif-
fin, aged is, and the jury in accord
ance with the medical evidence pro-
duced found death resulted from acute
pancreatitis.
The recent drowning of Mrs. Du-
bos. who resided in the Monkstown
Valley between Belfast and Carrick-
fergus, caused by Il pond near by her
home, which was swollen by heavy
rains, and overlooked it's banks. flood
ing the woman's home, has resulted in
an effort being promoted to remove
the other houses in the vicinity of the
pond in order to prevent another such
occurrence =
Cork.
The death occurred on May 81, at
his residence, Sun View Western road,
Cork, of Mr.. Laurence O'Sullivan, at
the age of 70. Mr. O'Sullivan was
prominently connected with the drap-
cry trade in Cork and was a sound
Nationalist
The rather unexpected news of the
death on May Is, of Mr.. Michael Har-
rington, N. T., created feelings of the
most intense regret throughout the
Skibbereen district. and beyond it's
limits. For almost half a century,
Mr.. Harrington had been an honored
and active member of the teaching
profession. and during that long term
in the public service won the conf
dence of all classes. Laterly he had
been enjoying Il well-earned rest, but
even in his old age he was still ener-
getic.
Dublin.
On May 80, at 25 Upper Merrion
street. before the Estates Commits
sioners Wrench and Finucane, in the
matter of the estate of the Earl of
Shnftsbury situate in the County Of
Antrim. near Belfast certain tenant2
of PORTIONS of the estate objected to
the rest of it being declared an estate
for the purpose of sale under the Act
of 1905, thereby excluding them from
the sale. The case of the landlord
was that he was willing to sell to the
objecting tenants If they offered ade-
uuate terms.
1t is q curious fact that among the
large number of portraits, principally
of Royalties and Lords Lieutcnants,
in the Mansion House, Dublin, there
is only one national portrait--that of
OConnell. In its own way the gal
ery of portraits tells the story of the
Dublin municipality, seeing that the
custodian of the Royal and Viceregal
efiigees is now IL Nationalist and a
Labor representative.
Down.
In accordance with IL resolution
passed at the last meeting of the
South Down Executive of the u. L.
L.. meeting of delegates from
branches of the League in the polling
districts of Mayobrdge. Four-mile
house. Newry, Warrenpoint Rural and
DESTROYER was held on May "a, in the
Irish National Forests Hall, Bally-
holland. near Newry, in order to make
arrangements for the coming revision
Mr.. William Byrne was in the chair,
and measures were taken to protect
the Nationalist interest at this years
revision.
Donegal.
On the night of June l the steam
drifterS Fidelia of Wick, and the Glen
Lassie of Peterhead, collided three
miles northeast of Horn Head Co.
Donegal and the Peterhead boat sank
The Fidelia. rescued her crew who.
however. lost all their effects.
Galway.
Miss Anna Rafferty,, of INreto Con-
vent, Rathmines. who won the first
prize for storytelling in the Dublin
feis. is native of Loughrca but
has only learnt Irish in Dublin dur
ing the last few months. The judges
were surprised that one so young
should have such Il racy pronuncia-
ton and such excellent delivery. AS
she told the tale of "Tadg Og" to an
eager audience of young Dublin Gaels
one was forcibly reminded of the old
time shanachies of her native West.
Her performance certainly equalley,
If not surpassed. anything previously
witnessed. even at the Oireachtas.
Martin Joe MDcrmott. died on May
20, at his residence, Claremorris, af-
ter severe illness.