The Irish standard., 1908-05-16

ovation. Nothing remains of the old
building. erected during the Penal era,
but the walls. which are still strong
The roof and all the interior fittings
are new: Sacristy has been added !:
and the Sanctuary gable has had three
fine lancet windows inserted. Father
Lavery. P. P. is responsible for the
carrying out of the much-needed I'M
r-ovements.
Derry.
In addition to the appointment of
Mir. Charles Forsythe. Coleraine. which
was notified on Saturday. the Lord
Chancellor has, on the recommendation
OF HI. NJ. Lieutenant of County Derry
(Mr. John Cooke). appointed to the
commission Of the Peace for the coun-
n:ond. Coleraine, and Doarina. Port
stewart: and Mr. Hugh Eccles. Dia-
mond. and Hanore Place. Coleraine
Mr.. Crawford is head of the firm Of
Crawford & Co.. Corelaine, and is a
director OF w. NJ. Cuthbert & Co., Bel
fast and South Africa. He is nephew
OF Sir William Crawford. Mount Ran
Gal. Belfast. and Mr.. Joseph Cuthbert
J. P. Belfast. Mr.. Eccles is a printer
S~ N,t@
Mr. VIM. Eccles. 3. L.. town clerk.
Kilkenny.
Mr.. P. NJ. Dermott. formerly NJ. p.
for Kilkenny, has received from the
Estate Commissioners a farm OF 100
Irish acrc:. near Kilkenny in lieu of the
farm from which he was evicted on
the Clanricarde estate. near Wood
ford. 20 years ago.
Limerick.
Sir David Roche died at his Groom
residence on Sunday evening. In fall
ing health for the past three years..
deceased was Chairmn of the County
Grand Jury. D. L., and member of
the Limerick County Council for the
first three years under the Act Of 1898.
He owned and hunted the County Linn
erick Hounds for several years, was
d large and generous employer of la
Dor, and worked successfully for
many years the Carass mills, which
are now utilized for sawmills. His
death is widely regretted.
The presentation from tho ladies' of
West Limerick to the Lady Ardee on
her marriage with Lord Ardeee, took
the form of beautiful old sheraton
writing desk. The desk has been sent
cn to Lady Ardee at Windsor, where
his lordship's regiment is at present
quartered.
Mayo.
On the occasion of the return, some
months ago, of Rev. John Greatly, c.
c.. Ballyhaunis, from the States,
where. for period Of over two years,
he had been engaged soliciting sub
scriptions on behalf. of st. Patrick's
new church. the townspaople immedi-
ately initiated a testimonial that they
ton of his services in America. The
testimonial, which took the shape of a
purse of sovereigns. says the Tuam
Herald, has just been presented to
the Rev. gentleman. Characteristical-
ly generous, however, Father Greatly
made the testimonial over to the Very
Rev. Canon Canning in aid of the new
church. Canon Canning announced
the fact at first Mass on Sunday last,
and expressed deepest gratitude for
the princely donation.
Roseommon.
In the death of Mr. Michael Broder-
ick. Terman House, Castlerea has been
deprived Of one of it's most prominent
tuwnsmen. Deceased belonged to one
"f the oldest and most esteemed Cas-
tlerea families, and the announcement
OF his death caused deep and wide
spread regret amongst all classes of
the community. On Tuesday evening
the remains were removed to st. Pat
r,ck's Church. Castlerea, followed by a
large concoursc of the public of Cas-
tlerea and surrounding districts On
Wednesday morning solemn Requiem
High Mass was celebrated for the
happy repose of his soul, in the pres
ence of large congregation of rela-
tives and friends.
Tipperary.
Irish athletes. especially those of
the elder surviving school, WHO re-
member the events of 20 years ago,
will learn with much regret Of the
death Of DR.. James Carroll Daily, ]. p,
Of Borrisokane. which occurred on
I uesday morning in the Charlemont
st. private hospital. Dublin. where he
had been under treatment by Sir Thos.
Myles for blood poisoning. The lat